Why is the left side of my chest fluttering?

This fleeting feeling like your heart is fluttering is a called a heart palpitation, and most of the time it’s not cause for concern. Heart palpitations can be caused by anxiety, dehydration, a hard workout or if you’ve consumed caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, or even some cold and cough medications.

What does a flutter in your chest mean?

Heart palpitations (pal-pih-TAY-shuns) are feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition can trigger them. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they’re usually harmless.

What can trigger atrial flutter?

Who Gets Atrial Flutter?

• Heart failure.
• A heart attack.
• High blood pressure.
• Heart valve problems.
• Long-term lung disease.
• Diabetes.
• Thyroid disease.
• Alcohol abuse.

How do I stop my chest from fluttering?

The following methods can help to reduce palpitations.

1. Perform relaxation techniques.
2. Reduce or eliminate stimulant intake.
3. Stimulate the vagus nerve.
4. Keep electrolytes balanced.
5. Keep hydrated.
6. Avoid excessive alcohol use.
7. Exercise regularly.

Why does my heart flutter randomly?

Most of the time, they’re caused by stress and anxiety, or because you’ve had too much caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol. They can also happen when you’re pregnant. In rare cases, palpitations can be a sign of a more serious heart condition. If you have heart palpitations, see your doctor.

What is pulsing under my left rib cage?

You’re most likely just feeling your pulse in your abdominal aorta. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It runs from your heart, down the center of your chest, and into your abdomen. It’s normal to feel blood pumping through this large artery from time to time.

Can a heart flutter make you cough?

Fluttering in the chest (also called heart palpitations) Fatigue, or feeling very tired. Coughing, especially a dry cough.

How serious is a flutter?

Although atrial flutter is usually not life-threatening at first, it does limit how well your heart pumps blood. This can cause a clot to form in your heart. If the clot breaks loose, it could lead to a stroke. Over time, atrial flutter can weaken your heart muscle.

Does atrial flutter go away?

Sometimes, atrial flutter goes away by itself and no further action is needed. If it persists, your doctor may pursue any of the following treatments: Treatment of any underlying conditions. Catheter ablation — procedure to destroy the errant electrical pathways; performed together with an electrophysiological study.

Why do I have a fluttering sensation under my left breast?

It is difficult/impossible to diagnose someone entirely without a physical exam but you may need to be concerned about this fluttering feeling. Because of the position of the sensation that you describe (beneath your left breast), this fluttering sensation is likely to be related to your heart.

Is it normal to have a fluttering sensation in the chest?

In most cases, heart fluttering is the only sign if the cause is benign and not heart related. Just a slight discomfort in the chest. In some cases where there is a heart condition, there may be other symptoms including:

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Why do I feel butterflies in my chest?

Pretty much anything can cause a fluttering sensation in chest. Seemingly out of nowhere you feel like butterflies are inside of you. It may be in response to exercise or feeling scared over something. It may last a few seconds, or up to a few minutes.