Every now and then I get a very painful tightness in my chest. It doesn't happen every day, but it happens most often in the evening. It's probably not a heart attack, I'm 18 and have good cholesterol and not obese.
2006-09-13 08:31:00 · 10 answers · asked by Whitney 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Do you have a family history of heart disease?
I would be asking your doctor for a full check up just in case.
2006-09-13 08:36:05 · answer #1 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be all the things mentioned already, anxiety, acid reflux, etc. When my children were younger and I was picking them up all the time I separated a rib and had the same kind of pain.
Since it could be so many things, you really should have a doctor check it out. You wouldn't want to treat anxiety the same way as you would acid reflux.
2006-09-13 08:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to your doctor
You don`t have to be fat to have a heart attack ,I had one and was only 8 stone ,
could be indigestion but I wouldn`t take it at that
Put your mind at rest go to your dr have an E.C.G it will only take a few minutes and may save your life ,
2006-09-14 22:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be caused from anxiety or it could be something as simple as a muscle spasms. You should see a doctor and have a physical, just to be safe. Don't assume anything! If it is related to your heart it is better to find out as soon as possible!
2006-09-13 08:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by Kailey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a panic attack which many describe as feeling similar to a heart attack. are you stressed just now or has something bad happened to you recently. put your mind at rest and see your doctor he/she wont laugh at you or accuse you of wasting time as this is a genuine concern of yours
2006-09-13 08:37:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be having a panic attack. Or perhaps it is heart burn or acid reflex. You are not too young for that.
2006-09-13 08:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by hullo? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend had that and the doctor told her it was stress/anxiety. my husband had that and after lots of test was told acid reflux.hope that gives you an ideal.
2006-09-13 08:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by honey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like acid reflux ... tho i would go to the G.P for a full check !
2006-09-13 08:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by snooky me! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dotors- if it's that severe you shouldn't wait for someone on here to answer to your symptoms sweetheart
2006-09-13 08:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by antagonist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
angina see your doctor
2006-09-15 00:14:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋