i am 24 and yesterday i started to have slight pains in my chest, and today it is getting worse, i am otherwise healthy but it is starting to scare me now as it really hurts and i am struggling to catch my breath! what could it be, i cant get an appointment with my dr till tues, should i worry?
2006-12-14 02:34:25 · 23 answers · asked by FINN 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
ok what side of the chest, is the pain moving anywhere else? what kind of pain is it...describe it to me. what else is your body doin or not doing out of the ordinary....im an EMT the goto the ER or call for a rescue, chest pains are serious and need addressed right away, lean on the side to think the worst because you never know...be safe think safe and get off of here and call someone seriously ok
sorry but some of these other answers are nuts...your young, dont risk your life b/c someone tells you that its from the cold...sure you could of strained a muscle...the heart.......its a muscle!
2006-12-14 02:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that it is Angina Pectoralis. This can also cause chest pains, discomfort, and trouble breathing. If you are a healthy, active, young adult, it is probably not a heart attack, but Angina. Still, you should have your doctor check you out as soon as possible, as it could be other things. Your doctor will probably give you an EKG, and recommend a CT scan, to make sure there is nothing wrong with your heart or lungs (eg. pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, etc.) If your doctor cannot give you an appointment immediately when you describe your symptoms to him/her, then you can walk into any med clinic or emergency room. However, your HMO may make you pay a larger portion of the final bill. Good luck to you, and I hope you feel better soon.
2006-12-14 02:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by wespectmyauthoritah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this pain gets worse when you take a deep breath it could be pleuracy which is an infection between the outer and inner lining of your lungs called the pleural sac. It happens with excessive coughing also, the linings rub together and the nerve endings send off pain signals. Shortness of breath and chest pain can also indicate congestive heart failure which would be extremely rare at your age but anything is possible. I suggest you seek medical help. It is better to be safer than sorry. Pleuricy can be treated with an antibiotic and pain medication in a very short time.
2006-12-14 02:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by sassykellie19662006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are young, I wouldn't worry too much. Try having a hot bath! Once you have relaxed your back muscles, lie down as flat as you can, ie pressing your back right into the floor, and try stretching your spine. The pain you are describing I get every now and then and its a pinched nerve in my back, which radiates a sharp pain in my chest! Should your symptoms get worse though, go to your local hospital for a check up. Take care.
2006-12-14 02:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by lynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are pretty young to have a heart attack, but anything is possible. I would say it is probably anxiety. The fact that you are worried about the chest painds does not help with your anxiety level either. I would call your doctor back and explain that you are having chest pains and see if you can be squeezed in. Otherwise, head over to the emergency room in your area.
Good luck
2006-12-14 02:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by bmbg2577 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are struggling to catch your breath along with chest pains call 911 and get this checked out immediately. Do not try to drive yourself in case something happens while you are on the way to the hospital.
2006-12-14 02:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 23 and i get chest pains too it started at 17, but their is probably nothing wrong with your hart.
do you do a lot of exercise you could of pulled a muscle in your chest. also their this condition that the hollow in your chest cavity were your nerve lies can swell pressing on the nerve causing chest pains it effect 1 on about 5 girls and commonly occurs if your sick or do a lot of upper body sports.
your short of Breath is probably from the pain, stress and worry.
i know its hard to say stay calm as i know it terrible to have
but you most likely fine.
but is you get worse go to the A&E.
2006-12-14 02:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by dislexic1yen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Majority of the time chest pains at that young age are from a bad stomach. If you are not healthy it could also be from your heart. You should go to a Dr. and get it checked out ASAP.
2006-12-14 02:38:54 · answer #8 · answered by HAIK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really concerned, go the the E.R. You may be experiencing pychosomatic symptoms because of your anxiety. It could also be a panic attack. Panic attacks often mimic heart attacks. I know because I used to suffer from them. If you're not doing drugs (which I assume you're not) and don't have any medical conditions, then i'm going to say it may be anxiety, gas pockets, or something quite minor. Still, to be on the safe side, you may want to make a trip to the E.R. just so you can have peace of mind.
2006-12-14 02:38:02 · answer #9 · answered by 11:11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont wait - go and get checked at you local A & E dept. They wont mind - will put you on the ECG machine. Dont take risks with heart problems - better a false alarm than a heart attack in the making - good luck xxxxxxxxxx
2006-12-14 02:38:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋