I'm only 16, female, and i'm not overweight at all, although I do have high cholesterol. I don't eat extremely healthily, but I don't pig out either. I presume I would be slightly overweight if I didn't inherit high metabolism. I don't drink or do drugs either. I just started getting this about a week ago, and I have it again today. When I take a deep breath it hurts even more. What's happening to me!!!! I'm only 16!!!!! Thanks.
2006-07-03 10:24:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
since you don't eat healty it could also be heartburns, but stop looking for advice over here, call a doctor and go see one ASAP.
2006-07-03 10:31:44 · answer #1 · answered by spidermaniii_06 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Get it checked out to make sure it is not some kind of heart trouble. If not that, and not stress, and nothing else explains it, it might be a transient pain due to a low blood sugar episode.
High cholesterol at 16 years old leads me to suspect you are hyperinsulinemic (high insulin) as well as high insulin levels can result in high cholesterol levels. If you are hyperinsulinemic, then you might have episodes of low blood sugar.
For basic information on hyperinsulinemia, check out www.hufa.org.
www.hufa.org is a website run by Hypoglycemics United to Foster Awareness, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational corporation. Pegasus 90 is a co-founder and the current president of the organization.
2006-07-03 17:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor and I cannot give you medical advice. The only advice you should take is that of a doctor or your parent. You should tell your guardian or parents, and they should take you to the doctor to rule out that it is something serious. If you are short of breath, or you are hyperventilating, feverish, are having a rapid or irregular heartbeat, or are sweating alot then you should go to the ER. If you have been on a long pane trip or have recently had an upper respiratory infection you should also go to the ER. CHances are it is just a muscle spasm or strain - maybe you have been gardening, swimming or dancing alot lately.
2006-07-03 17:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Stephiony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone has suggested, it could be one of many things, and you should tell your parents and see a doctor right away. A friend of mine actually went to the hospital thinking he was having a heart attack but they told him it was just gas. I tell you this just so you know that it might not be something serious and you shouldn't panic - but it is very important to see your doctor and rule out anything more dangerous. Good luck.
2006-07-03 17:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Steph W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's past time for you to call your doctor or dial 911 if the pains sharpen and get worse. You may have a heart disorder--even at your young age. Early detection can mean early and successful treatment.
Tell your parents and make the call.
2006-07-03 17:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you exercised severely recently?
it could only be a simple muscle-ache in the chest area,
and some tension because of your position of sitting, sleeping standing etc. To be sure, I think you should talk to your parents and your doctor.
2006-07-03 17:29:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your parents immediately and have a doctor check it out. It could be just an infection, but none of us here are certified doctors, dear. Don't worry, you'll be OK but please do get it checked out.
2006-07-03 17:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by sacredmud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a doctor.
2006-07-03 17:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get help! Call the dr and make an apt.
2006-07-03 17:27:59 · answer #9 · answered by Mary K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds lke a heart attack. Even at your age.
2006-07-03 17:28:58 · answer #10 · answered by Help 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋