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A member asked:

I have some throbbing & fluttering in the middle of my chest sometimes & these symptoms cause pain on my chest when/where they happen.it means what?

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Symptoms: It means it's worthwhile to see your doctor and get checked out. Likely it's nothing serious but the symptoms can be caused by many things.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 12/27/2015

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