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Why histamine surge cause heart pain in swimming? i get armpit rashes if exercising 1min. i get moderate pain in heart in 45min so have to stop.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not from histamine: Despite your age, you need to get your cardiac status evaluated before you exert heavily again. This may be a warning sign of something serious and potentially life-threatening.

Answered 4/29/2016

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