Is it normal for the heart to feel like it flutters?

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I used to get this maybe once a month when I was little, then I got it once a week, now I get it at least once a day every day..sometimes more. It scares me. Is this normal?

Could I drop dead from this? I'm only 20, I don't smoke, I drink any caffeine, and I am a healthy weight.

I exercise 3 times a week for 1 hour, I take walks, I run, etc.

One time a few days ago, I got it and I felt dizzy afterwards but It may have been in my head, but I never felt dizzy before during one of these. I was in public though and I was running on 4 hours of sleep, but I've done that before...

Have any ideas? I'm thinking of going to the doctor soon, but I really need to know if its normal, thanks.

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37% Normal
Based on 38 votes (14 yes)
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  • kittyjibblets
    13 years ago

    heart palpatations...i've had them for years. they are harmless but it could be something more serious so definitely see a doctor to make sure!

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  • neoninkx
    13 years ago

    I dont know why this happens but i really, really, really STRONGLY suggest you see a doctor KNOW. I hope it turns out ok for you x

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  • mousieroo
    13 years ago

    A lot of people have heart arrhythmias, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get it checked out. If your heartbeat gets fast for no reason it could be atrial fibrillation (your pulse will be irregular), which would put you in danger of blood clots. Or it could be a reentry tachycardia (regular pulse): if you have this, you're in danger of getting a rapid heart rate for a long period of time, which would eventually starve your heart of oxygen. There are other causes, but those are the major ones.

    Especially worrisome is the fact it's becoming more frequent, and you're starting to have other symptoms as a result. It should be fairly simple to treat. Please go see a doctor about it as soon as possible. I'm not making this stuff up; I've worked in medical cardiology for 10 years and I know my stuff =]

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  • Makenzie_Paige
    13 years ago

    I have the same problem. It might just be a minor case of tachecardia, which means rapid heart. It's nothing serious.

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  • MamaHowell
    13 years ago

    This happens to me when I'm pregnant... You should contact your doctor ASAP with any changes in your heart!

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  • jules_mae
    13 years ago

    Lots of peeps have irregular heart beats but I would get it checked out

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  • lama56
    13 years ago

    Definitely go to Dr! I get anxiety attacks but I don't think that's your problem, at least not from even as a child ! Go to Dr as your attacks are probaly warning signs so pay attention

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    yeaa ^ agreed

    i read this thinkinit was a murmur. but stilll go to a doctor. it mite not be a murmur...

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  • randomjelly
    13 years ago

    90% of the population has some type of harmless heart murmer. It is still best to get it checked out. I did and ended up needing surgery..take care of yourself.

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  • heycheri
    13 years ago

    Go. To. The. Doctor.

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