I'm 16 and healthy, so I seriously doubt I'm having a heart attack. But I do have a painful lump in my throat and have been coughing a lot. Could it be mucus buildup? I also gave blood today...could that have anything to do with it?
2006-12-12 09:36:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
The chest pain is very mild.
UPDATE: Now when I talk it sounds like I have my nose plugged.
2006-12-12 11:32:24 · update #1
If you were on the verge of getting sick, giving blood may have tipped the balance in the "bug's" favor. If you're coughing and generally feeling bad, then it's probably best to get to the doctor. Lastly, while it's very unlikely that a 16-year-old would have a heart attack, it's not impossible. If your chest pain is severe or feels like a crushing weight, if you're having severe breathing problems, or if the pain radiates down one or both arms, go to the ER to be safe!
2006-12-12 09:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've given blood several times and never had pain in my chest or a painful lump in my throat.
Now, heart attacks can happen to young people.
Ask your parents to take you to a doctor: what you describe isn't normal in a healthy young person.
Good luck.
2006-12-12 18:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be congestive heart trouble. see your doctor because coughing, heart pain associated with mucos buildup are the symptoms for this illness.
2006-12-12 18:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is nerves. If the symptoms persist then seek medical attention. Can you swallow? Are you having trouble breathing? Those are concerns. Maybe eat something, giving blood and leave you a little out of it.
2006-12-12 17:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Freckled aquarius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are 16,have a painful lump in your throat,and have been coughing alot...are your parents aware?? you need to see a doctor.if you are exposed to second hand smoke you are susceptible to throat/lung cancer just like everybody else
2006-12-12 18:55:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
young people do have heart attacks,any chest pain should be checked by a doctor,no matter what your age.
2006-12-12 18:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by BARB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, you will never know for sure unless you go see a doctor. I'm sure it's nothing serious, but still try going to see a doctor.
2006-12-12 17:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by Shelby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋