I have this strange butterply feeling in my chest?

Question

I don't know what it is but I've been under a lot of stress in the last week. Is it just that?

Answer 1

You are having a heart attack. Call an ambulance.

Answer 2

A "fluttering" heart is a condition that most people have experienced at some time or another. Usually called "palpitations," they are rapid, forceful, regular or irregular heartbeats that are quite noticeable to the individual. Some of the terms used to describe palpitations are "pounding," "fluttering," and "skipping."

While they can be a cause of concern to people who experience them, palpitations are usually not a sign of an impending heart attack. For most people who are physically healthy and emotionally well-adjusted, they do not signify an underlying heart disorder but are most commonly caused by physical exertion, anxiety, fear, excessive smoking, too much caffeine, and ingredients in certain medications, including some cough and cold medications.

Other causes are fever, anemia and hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland, which produces too much thyroid hormone). In rare cases, palpitations are a long-standing accompaniment to an underlying severe anxiety disorder.

Palpitations can also be caused by actual heart disease. These forms are often distinguishable by their particular pattern. For instance, some palpitations may be very heavy and regular; others may feel as if the heart is "turning over." A Health Alliance cardiologist may be able to make a diagnosis based on the pattern, or may order an electrocardiogram for more precise information.

As a rule, palpitations produce anxiety and fear out of proportion to their seriousness, although it is wise to consult a cardiologist if the condition develops, or if symptoms such as faintness, sweating, or chest pain occurs with the palpitations. When the cause has been accurately determined and its significance explained, most people are able to "live with" the condition and some no longer even notice it.

If you’d like more information on heart palpitations or heart services of the Health Alliance, call 1-888-640-CARE for your FREE "Rhythms of the Heart: Understanding Your Heartbeat" booklet and "Don’t Ignore a Racing Heart" brochure.

Answer 3

It could be the stress but the more you think about it when it happens the worse it gets get your self to the doctors better to be safe than sorry

Answer 4

as long as ur not getting any numbing feeling in ur arms it could be just stress. if you still dont feel right tomorrow go to the doctors or if the pain gets too bad go to the hospital

Answer 5

Probley stress but to make sure goget a complete check up[

Answer 6

If you're not having chest pains or shortness of breath, it's unlikely that you're having a heart attack. Have you been drinking lots of coffee or colas or any other beverage high on caffeine?

Answer 7

It sounds like palpitations but just to be sure go to your GP and have it checked. It is probably just the stress

Answer 8

yes its stress i have got that feeling right now its like palputations i would not worry about it time you worry is when you got chest pain just take some deep breaths

Answer 9

Do you feel you heart is racing or skipping beats?...stress can do that and so can overdosing on caffeine. See your doctor to be safe.

Answer 10

Better to be safe than sorry-see a doctor ASAP

Answer 11

SEE A DOCTOR!!!! May be arrhythmia (pretty harmless) BUT DO NOT F++K around with this.... see a doc ASAP