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When i feel stress out, my heart feels like its racing.is that normal?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Your heart should not race when you're under stress. I know to ask so have troubles with diarrhea and abdominal problems. Stress symptoms probably related. Try b multi vitamin. Check with your doctor.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Stress test, echo, two week Holter all normal. Thyroid, other blood work all normal. Having fluttering/skipping/racing heart beat of varying duration, severity, and timing. Could this be stress/panic attacks or even a hormone imbalance?

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