I'm 17 years old.
I've had a pain in my chest and left arm for the past hour or so. Obviously I know it's not a heart attack seeing as I'm so young, but I did have my mitral valve repaired when I was 7.
I just took some Advil about 20 minutes ago, and the pain is beginning to go away. I am just scared because the pain got pretty bad at one point -- it radiated into my left arm and I'm short of breath (I still am); I have weakness in my hands, as well (but it's not so bad so that I can't make a fist or anything like that.) I should probably add that one of my left ribs is misaligned, and I've read that that could cause breathing trouble. I've also had this chest pain/left arm pain before, but this time feels different; it was a little more severe.
Do you think this is anxiety or heartburn or something like that? or should I be worried? any help would be appreciated!
2007-09-16
05:04:38
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You are facing Acute anxiety +GERD, OK now report to an ER.
In future avoid risk factors as you had undergone medical treatment.
2007-09-16 10:00:08
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answered by Dr.Qutub 7
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Wow. It turns out like your describing whatever very similar to what I skilled as a child and on occasion as an grownup. I get the ones achy, sharp discomfort in my chest / rib field. Often the discomfort is moderate however mostly it is so unhealthy I can barley take a breath. It additionally feels love it begins on the backside of my rib cage after which travels up my part because it slowly is going away. I used to be instructed through my health practitioner it used to be "developing" pains. Then while I used to be older, I introduced it up once more and he stated it might be a muscle unsolicited mail. It's been months for the reason that I've had one. With me, the discomfort handiest final a couple of seconds and on the so much a minute or 2. They additionally handiest appear to occur a few times in an afternoon while i do have them. I could endorse that in the event that they arise extra more commonly, a couple of occasions in an afternoon I'd see anyone approximately it. It might be not anything or it might be whatever (style of seen reply).
2016-09-05 15:58:47
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answered by johanne 3
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It is probably a cardiovascular problem. Every single sign and symptom you listed is that of a heart attack. Best bet would be to call for an ambulance next time you feel that way. If I had to guess, my guess would be that you just had a heart attack, but this is the internet, I can't really say for sure. Talk to a doctor in person for advice.
2007-09-16 05:17:37
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answered by flashpoint145 4
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First and for most you should be consulting a DR. or at least call and explain your situation . At that point they will tell you what do , or you can always go into an "EMERGENCY " room and have it checked . But depending on Insurance , you have to make sure that it actually is a situation that will be paid .
T\I've heard it said that you could take Aspirin too , but its best to consult a DR. no matter how you look at it .
Time can be of great Essenes .
2007-09-16 05:15:37
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answered by dolores h 5
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You have your mitral valve repaired so you must go to ER for an ECG just to be sure nothing is wrong with your heart.Then you can be cool!
2007-09-16 10:56:56
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answered by rija 1
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Go to the ER. Only a doctor can tell you what is going on after checking on you, and if it is serious, you need to see one asap.
2007-09-16 05:12:32
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answered by Anonymous
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Go To The ER!
2007-09-16 09:10:47
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answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7
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Better to be safe than sorry. Go to a professional for advice, not here.
2007-09-16 05:16:20
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answered by nwohio43512 2
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you should have it checked out but based on your age, it doesn't sound like it's a heart attack
if it reoccurs, you should call 911
2007-09-16 05:37:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Eat less animal fat such as cheese, eggs and meat.
2007-09-17 03:15:45
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answered by ted j 7
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