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I feel like a weird turbulence sensation(like blood pumping) on the left side on my chest sometimes but no pain or anything. is it bad?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Evaluation needed: It may have to do with your anxiety but feeling your heart beating forcefully deserves further evaluation. Suggest you see your primary care for further evaluation and referral if indicated. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/5/2015

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