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Sometimes i can feel my heart beat 4-5 times in my chest without touching it. if i touch it, i can really feel it. is that normal? im breastfeeding, am 4 months postpartum, and taking pepcid.

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Not necessarily : Many people can feel their own heartbeats- as long as you are not experiencing other symptoms the probability of heart disease is low. If you are concerned, go see a cardiologist and have yourself examined and evaluated

Answered 6/8/2020

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A member asked:

Sometimes i can feel my heart beat 4-5 times in my chest without touching it. if i touch it, i can really feel it. is that normal? im breastfeeding, am 4 months postpartum, and taking pepcid.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

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