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I've been getting random heartbeat sensations in my left bicep that last like 3-4 seconds each time for the past 7 days what could this be?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Muscle twitches: or spasms that last few seconds and resolve spontaneously. Drink some gatorade to get extra potassium and sodium, and hopefully this will resolve spasms

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I've been getting random heartbeat sensations in my left bicep that last like 3-4 seconds each time for the past 7 days what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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