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Whats the difference between muscle spasm and a flutter in your chest?

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Dr. Chad Zooker answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Flutter may b seriou: People use the term "flutter" do describe different feelings in their chest. A spasm in chest wall muscle is benign and can give a sensation of flutter. More serious causes can be related to abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations. If you are experiencing these you should speak to your physician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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