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Laying on left side causes my heart to feel like it's gurgling/struggling to pump? it feels heavy. kind of feeling it when standing up as well.
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Normal: Such feelings when lying on your left side are quite common and normal. If you are overweight, it would help to lose weight.
Answered 5/19/2021
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