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I can feel my heartbeat in my chest and stomach. i have anxiety/o.c.d. every time i go to the doctors they say i'm healthy? should i still worry?

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Palpitations: Heart palpitations are a common symptom that are usually harmless. I would recommend having and ekg when you are symptomatic or asking your physician to order a holter monitor study to evaluate for a potential arrhythmia.

Answered 4/8/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

If the suggestions : From dr emdur do not find heart problems, consider talking to a psychologist. Here is a blog post that addresses the issue: do you take your anxiety out on your stomach, head or neck? It can also impact on your heart. http://wakeupanddreamcatalyst.blogspot.com/2014/03/tuesdays-psychology-tips-do-you-take.html.

Answered 3/28/2014

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