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A member asked:
I have idiopathic dcm. i have had sharp pains off and on the past 2 years in the same 2" section of my heart that drs said to ignore. what is it?
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Possibly muscle pain: The primary question is does it hurt if you press your finger in the space you describe? If so it could be related to your muscles and have nothing to d with your heart. If they are telling you to ignore it, ask them why?
Answered 1/25/2013
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Pain: It could be musculoskeletal pain or myocarditis or pericarditis or pleuritis or pleuropericarditis. Need work-up to rule out above conditions. Recommending you to see a cardiologist or pcp.
Answered 1/25/2013
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