They were suppose to do an echo, the next day, but I did not go. Thought I was fine. That was two yrs ago. I am having back pain now, and I was also told to exercise because it was my muscles that need strengten. Today I was doing some exercise, when I felt a sharp pain like a bolt of lightening on the left side of my chest that last for about half a min. I sat in the chair until it went away, was scare, so now I am wondering if that is a sign something is really wrong with my heart. Not overweight, just lack exercise.
2007-07-12 19:30:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
You need to be checked by a doctor. If you were supposed to have an echo 2 years ago and didn't do it, you still need to have it done. The heart isn't something to take lightly. Don't think that you are "just fine." When I was 34, I thought I was "just fine", but then I volunteered for a genetic Heart Study where part of the study was to have an echocardiogram done. My echo came back abnormal. Turns out my heart didn't beat as strongly as it was supposed to, so now I take heart medication. My condition can eventually turn into heart failure, but because it was caught, I can now take medication to help avoid future problems. With the medication, I now have a normal echo.
So, you be sure to go to the doctor right away and get checked out before you do anymore exercising.
2007-07-12 19:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your heart ever skipped a beat? Sometimes it really does if you have an arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is any disorder of your heart rate or rhythm. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than normal, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too slowly, it is called bradycardia.
Many factors can affect your heart's rhythm, such as having had a heart attack, blood chemistry imbalances or abnormal hormone levels. Some substances or medicines may also cause arrhythmias.
Symptoms of arrhythmias include
Fast or slow heart beat
Skipping beats
Lightheadedness, dizziness
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Paleness
Sweating
Your doctor can run tests to find out if you have an arrhythmia. Treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm may include medicines, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or a pacemaker.
Bottom line: Go to the doctor--it could be nothing serious (it could be stress and a yoga class would solve your problem) or it could be a big deal. Whatever it is, you have to deal with it.
2007-07-13 02:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mary S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain was probably due to muscle spasms, but you should still go back to the Doctor and get the echo.
2007-07-13 02:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Harmony 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people have irregular heart rythms. Some are dangerous and some are not..but, you should have went for your echo. I suggest making an appointment to get one
2007-07-13 18:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by proudmommy2jayden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor, it could be something very wrong. It could be a irregular heart beat, clogged artery or something with the heart. It could have been a mild heart attack. Your health is something you need to deal with no matter how you feel one day to the next.
2007-07-12 19:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Minot_1997 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋