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What Causes Consistent Flutters In Chest While Lying Down?

Hello, I have been having consistant strong flutters in my chest and when i lay down it feels worse sometimes. it started happening here and there, but not it is consistant.I am getting nervous and wondering if this is something i should be concerned about?
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Fluttering sensation in chest is commonly seen in cardiac diseases like arrhythmia. And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening.
So better to first get done
1. Ecg
2. 2d echo
3. Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
If all these are normal than no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension. Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out arrhythmia.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Consistent Flutters In Chest While Lying Down?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Fluttering sensation in chest is commonly seen in cardiac diseases like arrhythmia. And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening. So better to first get done 1. Ecg 2. 2d echo 3. Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). If all these are normal than no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright, but first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.