I get this fluttering in my chest and sometimes my heart races for no reason. i am only 24. what could it be?
554279
Could be heart arrhythmia, irregular heart beat which is usually begnine.  If you are very worried you should consult your doctor.
490985
you probably had a type of palpitation called a PVC or PAC- your heart just beats a little too fast and gets ahead of itself. lots of people get them, theyre harmless unless you have an underlying problem like a heart defect. if you just get one here and then that's pretty common and youre fine. if youre getting quite a few, youre still probably fine but should get it checked out just to be on the safe side. \n\ni have them bad, i literally get thousands some days, it sucks. they still scare me some even though im pretty use to them by now...
770495
I have this same problem and I'm only 20 years old. I did got to the doc and had and ecg, ekg and I had to wear a heart monitor for 24hrs. Thats when the doc noticed I had an irregular heart beat. The doc told me not ot worry Its normal In some people but It's really scary. Dont ever let them tell you youre to young and Its just strees. Go have all the proper test done and If they come back normal then try not to worry so much because heart palpitations are normal. So good luck and I hope everything goes well.
1030644
Too many possibilities, you need to see your doctor and get it checked out. Anything stressfull happen lately? Have you considered the possibility of it being GERD? \n\nIn any event only an EKG, CX and labs can rule out MI ... yes it's happened before at age 22, so see a doctor even if you think it's something mild.\n\nEdit: \nSince you gave more info the only thing I can tell you is that you need an EKG read by an experienced MD. THere are a number of arrythmias that could cause you to have these sensations, some obvious and some not so. WPW for example is rare but something that could be associated with your symptoms. No one here is qualified to make that dx so the sooner you see someone the better off you will be.
82040
It could be anxiety, I suffered with that after each child for years, until a doctor put me on a pill called "Buspar" just afew months on that and I was better. And it's not additive like so many other meds. Or fluttering could also mean your in love or you feel warm wonderful love for your child, that is the good kind!!!!
512291
You sound as if you are feeling a bit anxious. Maybe you need to sit down and try to talk over why you feel this way.\n Its really common, I've had something similar which is almost completely resolved now that I've worked out why I felt so "fluttery'. \nDont worry- when you get to the bottom of it, it will go away. \n:)
13304
Very seriously, you need to visit a doctor. There are many things that can cause this & none of them good. When it comes down to it, the doctor is going to have to determine what the problem is &, only then, will he or she be able to do something to help you.\n\nI don't want to scare you but the ringing sensations can actually signal something very serious so you shouldn't take it lightly...\n\nGood luck!
839797
Yes, heart palpitations are somewhat related to PMS and your period. It is caused by increased amounts of estrogen. Also, if your on birth control pills this can do it too. Have you considered talking to your Ob/Gyn? \nI started noticing my palpitations years ago. Later, i was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse. Non-life threating. It happens to a lot of women from late twenty's to forty. But, keep in mind no one can diagnose you. It's best to consult with your doctor when it comes to something as important as your heart.\n\nGod Bless and Take care of yourself. No one can do that for you.
734383
<>You leave out a wealth of information, such as your age and medical history, but....While these are probably very benign pains associated with, say, exercise, muscular contractions, or even stress, any chest pain that bothers you is worthy of being checked.  I say go see a doctor and ask about them.  That way, you can have a clear conscience if he/she can explain them to you.
1179464
You could be having an anxiety attack...are you stressed about something? Keep monitoring when it happens and then see your doctor. Good luck!
174977
I also have had them. I am also a medical student just finishing med school.  Those beats you felt are called "PVC's", which in english is a skipped heart beat. You feel it as a racing heart.  This can occur with any "stimulants" like caffine (coke, coffee, red bull), diet pills, decongestents (especially sudafed since it has pseudoephedrine (a stimulant).  \nHowever, you need to have your heart monitored by your own doctor. He will likely give you a "holter monitor" which records your heart over 24 hours.  You should also discuss with your doctor any abnormal or "sudden      s" in your family. \nHope I helped, take care
209980
it is an abnormal heart beat\n\nif it worries you go to your doctor who can check it out
464803
It depends on how often you are having them, and what brings them on.  The cause could be anything from serious to just too much caffeine (coke or coffee?)  I have noticed that excitement, stress,  or hot weather may also have an effect on having them.\nYou should see a dr. to rule out any serious cause.  There are medications you can take to regulate the heartbeat so that you aren't aware of the palpitations.  To a certain extent, everyone has them once in a while and it is considered normal.
424631
Please see a doctor.  Yes, it could be something besides cardiac problems - and that is very, very likely.  But in some people, especially females, heart attacks don't follow a "traditional" pattern of clutching your chest and dropping to the floor.  Nobody can make a diagnosis online, not even a doctor.  Odds are, it's nothing to get worked up about - but please see a doctor to be sure.
481082
I have heart disease and my heart used to beat really fast, almost like I had a double heart beat (it's called a "flutter").  I would ask your doctor about it and see if they can send you to a heart specialist.  Heart disease can be a major problem if it's not treated right away.  \n\nYou might have arrythmia or tachycardia or it could be a panic attack, those aren't any fun either.  I would talk to your doctor.  He would know for sure.
964178
sounds like angina which is a heart condition.\n    also could be cause of a bad case of nerves.\n          i would go to a doctor like yesterday.\n\n                just let us all know ok? cause we all worry about you .
67167
It actually sounds like you may be having generalized anxiety accompanied by panic attacks.  I'd see a doctor.