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I had rheumatic fever when i was little and now stabbing chest pains every few weeks that increase with deep breathes. are they related?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gopinath Upamaka answered

Maybe not: However with that history u need to checkout ur heart. See ur doc and get an echocardiogram ! good luck.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Chest pain: Probably not related but won't hurt to see your doc and get checked out.

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

I had rheumatic fever when i was little and now stabbing chest pains every few weeks that increase with deep breathes. are they related?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gopinath Upamaka answered

Dr Koch agreed

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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