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I have been having fluttering in the top of my stomach i sometimes feel a heartbeat kind of but not really makes me feel short of breathe or anxious.

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Chest muscle: The flattering is most likely from the chest muscles. Nevertheless, if you feel an irregular heart beat or skipping beats you should go to the Dr for and EKG and further evaluation

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have been having fluttering in the top of my stomach i sometimes feel a heartbeat kind of but not really makes me feel short of breathe or anxious.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

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