- Male
- 29 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm waking up every morning and experiencing this pain in my heart for a few minutes before it starts feeling better. It's becoming a regular thing and I'm a bit concerned about what's going on. Could this be something serious or should I not worry too much?
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