Hi, i'm a 27 year old guy, reasonably slim, not overweight, non smoker but drink occasionally. A few months back i went to the doctors complaining of chest pains. I could feel my heart beating hard and fast and when this happened i became breathless and faint. My doctor did various tests and concluded that i was perfectly healthy. However i am still having pains, maybe once a week and in the last few months my girlfriend has been making fun of the increasing creases in my ear lobes. After a bit of reasearch i found this could be related to heart disease and may explain my chest pains. Am i correct in saying this and would i have enough "ammo" to request some further tests at the doctors. I also have fatty deposits on my stomach which is very strange as i am quite slim. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Tom
2006-08-17 03:58:24 · 10 answers · asked by Tom E 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Hey! I'll bet it's pretty scary what you're going through. What kind of tests did the doctor put you through? Was this doctor a cardiologist or internal medicine practitioner? I tend to agree somewhat with the stress option mentioned although that is certainly not easy to assess with a keyboard and mouse! You can find something to back up just about anything online so watch what you're reading regarding earlobe creases. I'm of the professional opinion that it's an old wives tale. Don't get me wrong, I'm involved in alternative care as well...very heavily actually but that doesn't mean that I'm going to buy into all the stuff I hear either.
Talk to your doctor or another doctor. Get him/her to give you a concrete answer that you can understand and that sounds logical. I'd like to know what you find out.
Jeff the nurse in Nashville
2006-08-17 04:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an association between a diagonal earlobe crease and heart disease, regardless of what "research" says.
My suggestion would be to find out where they do the test to look for microcalcifications in the heart. Insurance does not pay for this as a screening test, but most places have come down to about 400 dollars, to be financially competitive.
If I were you, I would seek out a GP or other "gate-keeper" who will listen to your concerns.
A cardiac workup would include EKG, blood test for cholesterol/triglycerides. You may be having PATs or premature atrial tachycardia, and the only way to correctly diagnose this is to wear a monitor, that records your heart rate and rhythm over a 24 hour period. You may want to insist on a stress test, which can unmask may heart ailments. Despite all this, some people pass the tests with flying colors, but still have significant heart disease.
Do not give up on this endeavor, as heart disease DOES occur in the young. You have not said if there is any family history of heart disease, but you sound like a candidate.
This forum is hardly the place to be diagnosing, I urge you to seek second, or third opinions, until you are satisfied. You also must consider the fact that the doctor is correct, and you will merely get more frustrated if the tests are normal.
2006-08-17 04:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-03-16 23:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look Tom, you seem to have a series of problems affecting your health. Chest pain may be caused by various factors. Hyper acidity can also lead to occasional chest pain. So, better get a second opinion and go for a complete body check again which will throw light on whether the various core functions of the body are smooth or not.
2006-08-17 04:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sami V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are still having chest pains, see your Dr. again. Or see another Dr. It is always good to get a 2nd opinion. It could be stress related. Does heart disease run in your family? Chest pain is nothing to ignore, go to the emergency room next time you have them. But don't get yourself worked up, lots of things can lead to chest pain...gall bladder, anxiety..are you under alot of stress at work or home? I know when I had my gall bladder out, I had to go through all the tests for the heart. I thought I was having chest pains but it was a symptom of gall bladder disease.
2006-08-17 04:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by RITA G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES - there is a correlation between heart / circulation 'anomalies' and the crease in your ear lobes - find another doctor asap.
2006-08-17 04:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Arthur P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you suspect heart disease you should stop smoking. If you continue to do something that increases the chances, do you really think you deserve treatment?
You wouldn't deliberately stick your hand in a fire and complain about burns, would you?
If you go to your doctor about smoking cessation, and stop smoking, you may find that they are more willing to help you with the chest pains.
2006-08-17 04:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know about the ear thing but I do know that a panic attack can have the same symptoms check your stress levels
2006-08-17 04:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best not to ask for advice from people on here as we are meerly guessers. get to yor GP and ask him! Before it's too late.
2006-08-17 04:06:45 · answer #9 · answered by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN IN DOUBT CHECK IT OUT
Hey get it checked and then you can put any worry behind you...
2006-08-17 16:04:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋