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I have a weird spastic/fluttering feeling in the left side of my chest just below the peck. i'm scared it's my heart. it's happening a lot today?

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Muscle spasm: If you actually feel a little spasm just under the skin, this could be a little muscle spasm which is normal! If however, you feel a racing heart rate, pain in chest, dizziness or lightheadedness, I would want you to see a doctor for an EKG and lab work.

Answered 8/26/2016

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