I am a healthy female in my early 20's.
I thought it might have been indigestion, but I didn’t eat anything unusual or intense (shrimp salad lunch, tasty d-lite ice cream snack).
I have been under an extreme amount of emotional stress.
It was hard deep pain in my chest, mostly the center, I was also slightly nauseas. I got through it (I was on the train home), by scrunching up and breathing deeply and sheer will power. When I got home I took some anti-acid and it faded after a while.
2006-09-08 17:43:20 · 17 answers · asked by Haroldian 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
See a doctor promptly. He can ask the right questions and run the right tests. The odds are it was indigestion, anxiety, fatigue or some combination, but it could have been something serious. You can do something about it and formulate a plan in case it happens again.
2006-09-08 17:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what your chest pain could have been, but sometimes it happens when your short of breath and cant breathe easily or when your lungs are oxygen deprived. To be on the safe side go see a doctor.
2006-09-08 17:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by Suzy J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't described the typical symptoms for a female having a myocardial infarction (heart attack). The symptoms for a woman are different than those for a man. It may be anxiety but play it safe and take yourself to an ER/ED and get checked out.
2006-09-08 17:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You maybe lactose intolerant and they ice cream gave you some severe heart burn.
It could also be that you are so stressed that your digestive system was (is) shutting down. It's the first bodily system to shut down under stress. I've been down this road. If you start gaining weight then you really need to get some stress management!!
2006-09-08 17:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by tashagrace24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get that too, especially when my bra is tight. Its stress related. I can almost guarantee that. I went to a doctor, and got x-rays and found nothing wrong. I quit the job that was causing my stress, and it went away. If you want to be safe, get a check up at the doctors.
2006-09-08 17:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by julez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it still can be heartburn. many things besides foods can bring on heartburn. stress, for instance. predisposition to it in the gene line...
i just went through this, this week. one huge emergency room bill later... i am heart healthy.
it was a gripping, excruciating pain that lasted for about 3 hours... yes, i guess heartburn can be so intense that people really believe they are having a heart attack.
however; if you have any family history of heart disease, etc. please do discuss this with your doctor.
2006-09-08 17:48:08 · answer #6 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not a heart attack but perhaps may have been stress or anxiety attack. Maybe asthma? Make an appointment to see a doctor
2006-09-08 17:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have been shot in the chest. Did you check that first?
Also, you might want to go see a doctor. You very well may have had a heart attack, albiet a small one
2006-09-08 17:45:48 · answer #8 · answered by deathbear3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could have had a mild heart attack. It could also be esophageal reflux. Go to a doctor for an accurate diagnosis..
2006-09-08 17:48:52 · answer #9 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have gone straight to the hospital or called 911. Yes stress can cause these symptoms also. But , why risk it. It does not matter your age. Please Call your Dr. and get an appointment. If you have any symptoms still please seek help. Good luck.
2006-09-08 17:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋