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A 25-year-old female asked:

Everytime i lay on my left side to go to sleep i feel like my heart starts hurting burning pressure like feeling i feel it in my back where my heart ?

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Dr. Lawrence Kramer
Specializes in Family Medicine
Depends how you lie: Try lying on a bed that has the head part elevated using books. Elevate about 6-8inches. If pain persists see a doctor or medical provider
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Last updated Mar 26, 2016

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