22 year old male, pack a day smoker. Born with mild heart murmur but grew out of by age five. No symptoms of heart attack or angina. Pain is not associated with excercise or eating. Pain I would describe as an ache, not sharp without feeling of pressure. Occurs axp 4 -5 times per week over the past 5 weeks. No changes in lifestyle, diet, exercise or meds. Currently no medications, low activity level. So... I think I've ruled out all the first things that come to mind. I am confident it is originating in my heart, not surrounding tissues. I am perplexed, help?
2006-06-23 20:23:42 · 12 answers · asked by teachtao 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
No signs of heart murmur since age 5, has been checked with the past year. I had a pop about 3 weeks ago, not likely. Also I fairly fit, 155 lbs 5' 9".
2006-06-23 20:31:27 · update #1
No stress, no GERD or Acid reflux. Had a peptic ulcer in lower stomach 2 years ago, treated no further related symptoms. I plan on seeing a doctor, but in my experience doctors have come closer to killing me then treating me.
2006-06-23 20:38:29 · update #2
Too many possibilities, you need to see your doctor and get it checked out. Anything stressfull happen lately? Have you considered the possibility of it being GERD?
In any event only an EKG, CX and labs can rule out MI ... yes it's happened before at age 22, so see a doctor even if you think it's something mild.
Edit:
Since you gave more info the only thing I can tell you is that you need an EKG read by an experienced MD. THere are a number of arrythmias that could cause you to have these sensations, some obvious and some not so. WPW for example is rare but something that could be associated with your symptoms. No one here is qualified to make that dx so the sooner you see someone the better off you will be.
2006-06-23 20:33:27 · answer #1 · answered by GVD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many different things this could be. Not trying to be scary but it could be something wrong with your heart. Or it could be something as simple as a gas pain. Have you ever had stomach problems before? If so it could be really bad gas pains. I used to think i was having heart problems when my chest hurt under my left breast as well. It was a throbbing, aching pain and sometimes it would cause my heart to beat really fast. Ended up, it was panic attacks and anxiety. So if you are stressed, sometimes your chest will hurt pretty bad. Good luck and I hope your okay :)
2016-03-15 18:38:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you were born with a heart murmur and you smoke, I would have it checked out. It could be a problem in the lungs as well as the heart.
It could also be a pulled muscle in the ribcage area or around the sternum (chest bone). You may have lifted something or turned a certain way and don't remember it. You could even possibly have a cracked rib.
Better to see a doctor and be sure.
2006-06-23 20:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Moonmaiden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost stop smoking. Tell you doctor to order a CBC and check to see if your hemoglobin is high. If your hemoglobin is high then ask your doctor to order an x-ray of your lungs. It's possible that you may be suffering from pulmonary hyperInflation.
Best regards,
FxMM
**I am NOT a doctor, So seek medical advice from a professional** I disclaim any and all information pertaining to this post.
2006-06-23 22:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by FxMM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that muscle problem, but the first thing you really need to do is go to a doctor as soon as you can... don't F around with chest pain. If you don't have insurance, I guarantee you that there are free clincs in your area that will help you. The second... please quit smoking! It's so much better for your heart if you don't.
2006-06-23 23:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by i_m_rocker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chest pain is a symptom of heart attack or angina, But i think your fine or you'd dead before you read this answer. Be one with the Tao and quit your bitchin'. And yes i do know what i'm talking about.
2006-06-25 16:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by yippehorray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get chest pains too and i've been told it was because of my caffeine intake. Since then i've stopped drinking coffee and caffeine sodas and the pains have gone away. Are you perhaps a caffeine junkie?
2006-06-24 04:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by bbdnbr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that that murmer is not compleltey closed up, it's just a guess. I would get that checked out. Also stress..ie, high blood pressure. Just get it checked out if it happens more than twice a week no?
2006-06-23 20:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by tjcsonofallnations 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoa, too many things here to be taking our advice.....could be heart, lung.... I know it cost a lot of money, but go to a doctor. My thoughts are with you..take care
2006-06-23 20:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by 4mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trapped gas from drinking coke try drinking a differnt non carbon soft drink i had the same problem and was scaed then i fiugerd out it was from all the coke a cola i was drinking
2006-06-23 20:27:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋