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What Causes Mild Twitches In Chest?

Hi. I sometimes get a "twitch" that comes in the left area of my chest. It only happens once and then stops. Might get a few of them in a day or might not happen for several days. I can't imagine it's heart, but want to check to be sure. Is it more likely to just be some sort of muscular twitch? Has been happening off and on for a few motnhs.
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of muscular twitching is more likely in your case but better to rule out heart diseases like arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because it is on left side of chest.
So first get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency can also cause similar muscular twitches. So get done calcium and vitamin D3 levels and if deficiency then you will need supplements.
You can also apply warm water pad on affected areas to prevent this twitching.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Mild Twitches In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of muscular twitching is more likely in your case but better to rule out heart diseases like arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because it is on left side of chest. So first get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency can also cause similar muscular twitches. So get done calcium and vitamin D3 levels and if deficiency then you will need supplements. You can also apply warm water pad on affected areas to prevent this twitching. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.