and it was freshly painted. The smell of it was really strong that I could feel the bitterness at the back of my throat and felt it go into my chest. Since then my chest has been feeling heavy. Its been almost 24 hours. What should I do?
I'm a 25 year old female.
2007-03-21 09:59:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Tightness in chest, chest pain and shortness of breath equals have someone take you to the MD RIGHT NOW or CALL 911. There are no other acceptable alternatives. Attempting to explain or diagnose these complaints in any other way could be the last thing you do. Why would I say this? 50, 000 911 runs is why.
2007-03-21 10:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by rer348 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shortness of breath accompanied by chest pain? 25 or 45 I'd see a dr...or ER! I, too have been having shortness of breath with tightening in my chest, palpitations. I went to the dr's yesterday and now I'm going for tests to determine the problem. I don't recall being exposed to anything that would trigger it, like you, but I'd get treatment if I were you. Go to the ER if you need to. At the very least they'll be able to quiet the symptoms. Even if it is just a benign reaction it's much better to be safe then sorry. Good luck!
2007-03-21 17:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by N0_white_flag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go see a doctor and tell them exactly what happened. It could be an allergic reaction, or you could have anxieties that you weren't aware of and they're just coming out now (chest pains are a sign of anxiety). Either way, you'll feel better knowing that you're in the hands of a professional. They might want to take some blood and run some tests, or they might know right away after hearing your story.
Eiether way, just knowing is half the battle :)
2007-03-21 17:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by SChi25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New paint, floor coverings, plastics and carpet give off fumes called VOC's (volatile organic compounds) These are toxic fumes that can cause hallucinations , nerve damage and respiratory illness in humans. It is similar to "huffing paint thinner." I would air the house out with every window open for a day to let the fumes out.
I would always check with a doctor and get an EKG and maybe some cardiac markers. Not to scare you, but people in there 20's can have heart defects or disease. I have taken care of patients in there early 20's with heart failure, needing heart transplants, usually due to the strain of pregnancy.
I would bet it was a chemical irritation due to paint and paint thinner.
2007-03-21 17:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by revo2814 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible for a 25 year old female to have a heart attack. If you are feeling these symptoms you should go to the hospital and have them check you out.
2007-03-21 17:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go see a doctor because an allergic reaction to latex can cause severe trouble breathing, lip swelling, and hives. Emergency medical treatment may be required.
2007-03-21 17:05:42 · answer #6 · answered by angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're really worried, go see a doctor. Chances are that the fumes are making their way out of your body. Also, the fact that you're nervous about it could be psychosomatically causing more symptoms.
2007-03-21 17:12:40 · answer #7 · answered by yoebe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some more fresh air and drink some milk for the bitterness but if all else fails go see your doctor immeadiately
2007-03-21 17:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by stingrayaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might need an inhaler to help u. i have asthma and do that from paint. i would call your Dr if not gone by tom or go to er and tell them it was caused by paint and your scarred cause it won't clear up.
2007-03-21 17:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds like a heart attack or it could be reflux esophagus...or it could be the results of a bad stress attack.. go to the doctor..
2007-03-21 17:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by Tiny Jr. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋