Question 1

have had heart fluttering for 4 days.  happens about 15 times a day.  flutters last literally a second and then stop.  had holster monitoring and ecg about 8 months ago for this reason showed nothing.  what can i do to make them stop.  am i in danger?

Accepted Answer

Heart flutter.: If it only lasts 1 beat then not what Iwould call fluttering.  Keep diary of what was going on before the episodes what you ate, drank ,and were doing before the flutter. Share with your Dr.

Question 2

what causes heart fluttering?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Fluttering is a sensation. A diagnosis involves looking at the heart rhythm on an ecg. 

Thereare countless rhythm variations. Some are serious, some are benign.

Question 3

could my heart fluttering or palputations be caused by stress from my boss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can do it.

Question 4

where do you feel heart fluttering? can gas cause fluttering in the heart area? mine are right in the middle of my chest

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Palpitations have many causes from anxiety through anatomic and physiologic abnormalities. The feeling of bounding usually relates to the volume of blood pumped with each palpitation. There is no simple single answer for the question. If you're bothered by the feeling should consult a dr. To see if the problem can be clarified.

Question 5

can indigestion cause a heart fluttering sensation?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn palpitates: Indigestion may affect the vagus nerve. This nerve regulates acid production and heart rate. It is possible when stimulated by heartburn, you could get palpitations or even slowing of the heart, the usual effect.  It is generally not serious.  Either problem should be evaluated if it causes more than minor symptoms.

Question 6

what could cause heart fluttering right before my period?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations?: Palpitations caused by premature beats can worsen with hormonal shifts.

Question 7

can sinus tachycardia cause a feeling of heart flutters, without pvc or pac?

Accepted Answer

Can: elevated heart rate feel like an elevated heart rate. Yes, but it begs the question of why it is occurring.

Question 8

last night after eating, i had constant heart fluttering lasting through the night with pounding heart beat. i do have gerd. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Very hot: or very cold (ice) liquids can cause extrasystoles (extra heart beats ...but this should be very transient and certainly not occur at night!
Sounds like you need a heart monitor at night and this is available quite commonly in the OFFICES of Cardiologists!!!
Ask your PCP for a referral!
BTW Most all these "arrythmias" are treatable!
Hope this hepls
Dr Z

Question 9

i took one dose of vitamin k2 (mk7) and it has caused awful side effects (heart fluttering, chest pains, headaches, dizziness and facial flushing) i took the pill four days ago and still have symptoms. how long does it take for the vitamin to leave?

Accepted Answer

: Using ordinary doses, the vitamin should be long out of your system.  Please see your doctor to address the remaining symptoms.    Seeing your doctor is preferable to urgent care, but you may also go to urgent care if usual MD is not available

Question 10

what can cause light headedness, tingling in arms and hands, like needles pricking your skin, heart fluttering, and anxiousness?

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation: When you are anxious or stressed for some reasons you hyperventilate and your heart can flutter. During hyperventilation your blood chemistry changes in a negative way . You exhale to much co2 and your blood pco2 drops and this in turn decreases ionized calcium in the blood causing tingling , Decreased blood pco2 can give you light headedness. Breathing to a paper bag  helps when under stress.

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Have had heart fluttering for 4 days. happens about 15 times a day. flutters last literally a second and then stop. had holster monitoring and ecg about 8 months ago for this reason showed nothing. what can i do to make them stop. am i in danger?

A member asked:

What causes heart fluttering?

A member asked:

Could my heart fluttering or palputations be caused by stress from my boss?

A member asked:

Where do you feel heart fluttering? can gas cause fluttering in the heart area? mine are right in the middle of my chest

A member asked:

Can indigestion cause a heart fluttering sensation?

A member asked:

What could cause heart fluttering right before my period?

A member asked:

Can sinus tachycardia cause a feeling of heart flutters, without pvc or pac?

A member asked:

Last night after eating, i had constant heart fluttering lasting through the night with pounding heart beat. i do have gerd. is this normal?

A member asked:

I took one dose of vitamin k2 (mk7) and it has caused awful side effects (heart fluttering, chest pains, headaches, dizziness and facial flushing) i took the pill four days ago and still have symptoms. how long does it take for the vitamin to leave?

A member asked:

What can cause light headedness, tingling in arms and hands, like needles pricking your skin, heart fluttering, and anxiousness?

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