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[|Human|] Hi, I was working out yesterday (on the rowing machine) and yesterday afternoon, all night and today I am feeling a flutter in my chest. It feels like my heart is palpitating but my husband says maybe I just pulled a chest muscle.  I used the rowing machine the past 2 days in 20 minute increments.  could this have caused a pulled muscle?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because arrhythmia commonly causes palpitations and Fluttering sensations in chest. So consult doctor and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). If all these are normal then no need to worry about arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Pulled muscle can also be the cause. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.