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Can intense exercise while sick (no fever) damage the heart?

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Depends....If you have myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) it is not a good idea to stress it. If you just feel sickly form some illness it is unlikely that a minimal or even moderate workout will hurt your heart. If anything you will tire out before that would happen.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/2/2021

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