It started 3 hours ago, it hurts to breathe as well as having shortness of breathe. I am not anxious or depressed, I am very tired and want to sleep.
2007-01-30 05:10:47 · 7 answers · asked by pebtwink 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Try this site, or call your doctor...
http://familydoctor.org/x2587.xml
2007-01-30 05:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sudden onset of chest pain + dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is the hallmark presentation of a heart attack. It could also be a variety of other things, including a tear in your aorta, a pneumothorax (air between your lung and chest wall), pneumonia, or a pulmonary embolism (blood clot). These are all serious and all need immediate treatment. Even though non-fatal conditions can cause chest pain, they very rarely cause pain *and* shortness of breath.
NEVER EVER EVER ignore chest pain with shortness of breath. It warrants a call to 911 IMMEDIATELY. Then go chew an aspirin and unlock your front door so the paramedics can get in.
2007-01-30 15:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by MedGeek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chest pain with shortness of breathe is not something to ignore. Have someone drive you to urgent care or the docs office immediately. DO NOT try to drive yourself in case something happens on the way.
2007-01-30 13:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something minor like a broken rib or it could be the start of a heart attack. I suggest getting a ride to the hospital ASAP!
Good luck!
2007-01-30 13:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Should be Working! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can be a heart attack or gas. Also it can be gall bladder stone pain. It can be anything.
Are you on medications? Phone your doctor. Any friends or relatives around who are doctors and nurses? Go bother them. They bother you for all sorts of things, so its payback time.
2007-01-30 13:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there is a gaping hole with blood shooting out - then maybe you were a victim of a drive by shooting.
Otherwise - I'm not sure.
2007-01-30 13:21:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
YOU NEED TO GET TO THE HOSPITALK ASAP BECAUSE IT COULD BE SOMTHING BAD CALL 911 AND GET A AMBLICE OUT THERE ASAP
2007-01-30 23:41:39 · answer #7 · answered by jail_lady_20081 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋