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What Causes Persistent Pain In Heart?

i have rheumatoid arthritis, had pericarditis in 2009 after child birth, my hearts been hurting. 6 months ago it was occasional, now its everyday starting in the afternoon and goes into the night. i have swelling in my legs. i have family history of congestive heart failure also. i have fatigue, dizziness, extreme joint pain, all these interfere with my daily household duties.
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You could be having a persistent or recurring pericarditis, or you might be having inflammation in the chest wall, either muscular or costochondritis (inflammation in the ribs at the point where they become cartilage, close to the breast bone). Costochondritis often is mistaken for heart pain. I would also be concerned about the development of some congestive heart failure, given your family history and your symptoms of leg swelling, dizziness, and fatigue. See your doctor promptly and get this evaluated. You need an exam, and probably an EKG and maybe a chest x-ray. Hope this helps.
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What Causes Persistent Pain In Heart?

You could be having a persistent or recurring pericarditis, or you might be having inflammation in the chest wall, either muscular or costochondritis (inflammation in the ribs at the point where they become cartilage, close to the breast bone). Costochondritis often is mistaken for heart pain. I would also be concerned about the development of some congestive heart failure, given your family history and your symptoms of leg swelling, dizziness, and fatigue. See your doctor promptly and get this evaluated. You need an exam, and probably an EKG and maybe a chest x-ray. Hope this helps.