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possible worms living in the heart??

since the age of 14.....i felt like there was something wrong with my heart....i am 21 years old now and never had a problem with my heart....sure i got sick throughout the years and got the flu,fever,ext..... but till this day i still believe i have a heart problem.....my main concern is that sometimes when im just eating, playing sports or just being active....i feel can feel my heart beat, and sometimes have a 1 to 2 second cool sensation feeling in my heart...its weird...like blood flowing to my heat...i can actually feel it at times...just for 1-2 sec...anyways i have came to conclusion that i think i have worms....i say this because i have had a cat for the past 16 years..and never even got checked out..shes an indoors cat...well i believe i might have worms in my heart. im not sure about it....but i dont know if they can live in my heart or even eat up my heart...i do get worried and im just lookin for answers...
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237039 tn?1264258057
Have you even discussed these symptoms with a doctor?  They are strange. I would see what a doctor has to say about them.  Good to see a post from you Flycaster.  Had me quite worried this week. Take care, Ally
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63984 tn?1385437939
I know ireneo, you can trust her advice regarding critters.  She rescues and handles all sorts of critters, and she continues to thrive.  I agree, check with your doctor if this fear continues.  
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187666 tn?1331173345
I suppose there are some exotic parasites that could migrate to the heart tissue but I doubt they're found in the average household cat. I work with wildlife and am exposed to all kinds of weird bacteria, parasites and such but have never gotten sick from any of them. The worst (besides rabies) would probably be baylis ascaris, a type of round worm commonly found in raccoons. Doesn't cause them any problems but in other animals it can settle in other places like the spinal chord or brain. But I doubt you've been eating raccoon poo lately so you're safe.

The best thing to do is check in with your doctor. S/he can check your heart, see how it's functioning. The strange sensations you're getting may be related to your digestive system too. But only your doctor can sort this out.
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976897 tn?1379167602
From what I can remember about cat worms (I have 3 cats), there are none that I recollect which aim at the heart and consume it. Most parasites from cats aim for the digestive tract but the hookworm loses its navigation ability in humans and just travels under the skin. You would see strange snake like blisters which eventually burst.
The best thing is to keep your cat wormed for its own health.
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212161 tn?1599427282
i have never heard of worms in a human heart.  go to the dr and get test ran so you will know your heart is ok. are you shoret of breath/ chest pains fast heart.  any of the things that would sound like a heart problem. i can feel my heart beat at times its ok as far as the cool feeling not sure what your talking about. google worms in a human heart see what you come up with . but i would think you dont and if you did you would have lots paun and other things going on with you .
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