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Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulties and Hypertension in a young adult
An_249893 posted:
Hi.
I am looking for advice. I'm 22 and experiencing severe chest pain in the center of my chest, along with shortness of breath, I feel like I can't get enough air and the pain is awful. It gets worse when I walk around or move and my breathing is shallow and rapid. The pain is intense and right in the center of my chest. I'm also dizzy and nauseous and have a horrid headache that won't go away. My resting heart rate has been in the 110-140 range for the past day or so, and my blood pressure has been averaging 165/110. (my friend is a nursing student and she's been taking it for me). My last six readings were 180/110, 185/115, 178/100, 165/98, 160/90, and 190/110. I don't currently have a doctor and don't want to go to the ER if I don't have to. Is this something to worry about in a young adult?
I am looking for advice. I'm 22 and experiencing severe chest pain in the center of my chest, along with shortness of breath, I feel like I can't get enough air and the pain is awful. It gets worse when I walk around or move and my breathing is shallow and rapid. The pain is intense and right in the center of my chest. I'm also dizzy and nauseous and have a horrid headache that won't go away. My resting heart rate has been in the 110-140 range for the past day or so, and my blood pressure has been averaging 165/110. (my friend is a nursing student and she's been taking it for me). My last six readings were 180/110, 185/115, 178/100, 165/98, 160/90, and 190/110. I don't currently have a doctor and don't want to go to the ER if I don't have to. Is this something to worry about in a young adult?
5 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulties and Hypertension in a young adultHi.<br /><br />I am looking for advice. I'm 22 and experiencing severe chest pain in the center of my chest, along with shortness of breath, I feel like I can't get enough air and the pain is awful. It gets worse when I walk around or move and my breathing is shallow and rapid. The pain is intense and right in the center of my chest. I'm also dizzy and nauseous and have a horrid headache that won't go away. My resting heart rate has been in the 110-140 range for the past day or so, and my blood pressure has been averaging 165/110. (my friend is a nursing student and she's been taking it for me). My last six readings were 180/110, 185/115, 178/100, 165/98, 160/90, and 190/110. I don't currently have a doctor and don't want to go to the ER if I don't have to. Is this something to worry about in a young adult?
BillH99 responded:
You need to see a doctor NOW!
Report This| Share this:Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulties and Hypertension in a young adultYou need to see a doctor NOW!
DeadManWalking57 responded:
If you were over 40, the ER would first think heart attack. At your age, they will think anxiety.
Have you been highly stressed ? If nothing else, lie down and calm down. Try to breath slowly and deeply if possible. Think of something calming that you enjoy, perhaps from childhood.
Have you been highly stressed ? If nothing else, lie down and calm down. Try to breath slowly and deeply if possible. Think of something calming that you enjoy, perhaps from childhood.
Report This| Share this:Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulties and Hypertension in a young adultIf you were over 40, the ER would first think heart attack. At your age, they will think anxiety.<br /><br />Have you been highly stressed ? If nothing else, lie down and calm down. Try to breath slowly and deeply if possible. Think of something calming that you enjoy, perhaps from childhood.
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
"Is this something to worry about in a young adult?"
Yes, of course.
In general-only here, chest pain, stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, but is not limited to, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic (the so-called 'psychogenic' effect, that is, actually originating in the mind),
Also, of the various types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at ANY AGE, symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic, such as an irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia, a heart rate too fast, too slow or alternating/abnormal variations thereof, requiring the use of a Holter monitor or event recorder at home and during daily activities) or even be silent.
"I don't currently have a doctor and don't want to go to the ER if I don't have to."
There are many community clinics which can offer personalized and high-quality health care.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration
HRSA-supported Health Centers
Find Affordable Health Care
Health centers are in most cities and many rural area. Health centers provide:
1. Checkups when you're well
2. Treatment when you're sick
3. Complete care when you're pregnant
4. Immunizations and checkups for your children
5. Dental care and prescription drugs for your family
6. Mental health and substance abuse care if you need it
http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx
Additionally, there are Walgreens-owned Take Care Clinic and the CVS-owned MinuteClinics.
Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
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MedlinePlus - Trusted Health Information for You
Chest pain
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm
Mayo Clinic
Chest pain
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016
eMedicne Health
Chest pain
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm
Non-cardiac chest pain
Musculoskeletal-related
The chest contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest.
The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position.
The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer.
If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib.
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The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems
http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart
HeartSite
Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.
http://www.heartsite.com
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Quote!
"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
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"Is this something to worry about in a young adult?"
Yes, of course.
In general-only here, chest pain, stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, but is not limited to, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic (the so-called 'psychogenic' effect, that is, actually originating in the mind),
Also, of the various types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at ANY AGE, symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic, such as an irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia, a heart rate too fast, too slow or alternating/abnormal variations thereof, requiring the use of a Holter monitor or event recorder at home and during daily activities) or even be silent.
"I don't currently have a doctor and don't want to go to the ER if I don't have to."
There are many community clinics which can offer personalized and high-quality health care.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration
HRSA-supported Health Centers
Find Affordable Health Care
Health centers are in most cities and many rural area. Health centers provide:
1. Checkups when you're well
2. Treatment when you're sick
3. Complete care when you're pregnant
4. Immunizations and checkups for your children
5. Dental care and prescription drugs for your family
6. Mental health and substance abuse care if you need it
http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx
Additionally, there are Walgreens-owned Take Care Clinic and the CVS-owned MinuteClinics.
Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
-
-
Be well-informed
MedlinePlus - Trusted Health Information for You
Chest pain
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm
Mayo Clinic
Chest pain
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016
eMedicne Health
Chest pain
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm
Non-cardiac chest pain
Musculoskeletal-related
The chest contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest.
The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position.
The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer.
If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib.
-
LEARN ABOUT the Heart
WebMD
The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems
http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart
HeartSite
Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.
http://www.heartsite.com
-
Quote!
"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD/WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Report This| Share this:Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulties and Hypertension in a young adultHi:<br /><br /><i>"Is this something to worry about in a young adult?"<br /></i><br />Yes, of course.<br /><br />In general-only here, chest pain, stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, <b>but is not limited to</b>, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic (the so-called '<b>p</b>sychogenic' effect, that is, actually originating in the mind), <br /><br />Also, of the various types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at <u>ANY</u> AGE, symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic, such as an irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia, a heart rate too fast, too slow or alternating/abnormal variations thereof, requiring the use of a Holter monitor or event recorder at home and during daily activities) or even be silent.<br /><br /><i>"I don't currently have a doctor and don't want to go to the ER if I don't have to."<br /></i><br />There are many community clinics which can offer personalized and high-quality health care. <br /> <br />U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<br /><br />Health Resources and Services Administration<br /><br /><b>HRSA-supported Health Centers</b><br /><br />Find Affordable Health Care<br /><br />Health centers are in most cities and many rural area. Health centers provide:<br /><br /><b>1. Checkups when you're well<br /><br />2. Treatment when you're sick<br /><br />3. Complete care when you're pregnant<br /><br />4. Immunizations and checkups for your children<br /><br />5. Dental care and prescription drugs for your family<br /><br />6. Mental health and substance abuse care if you need it</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx">http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx</a> <br /><br /><br />Additionally, there are Walgreens-owned Take Care Clinic and the CVS-owned MinuteClinics.<br /><br />Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />CardioStar*<br /><br />WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /><br />-<br /> <br />-<br /> <br /><b>Be well-informed<br /><br /></b>MedlinePlus - Trusted Health Information for You<br /><br /><b>Chest pain<br /><br /></b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm</a> <br /><br />Mayo Clinic<br /><br /><b>Chest pain</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016</a> <br /><br />eMedicne Health<br /><br /><b>Chest pain</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm">http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm</a> <br /><br /><i>Non-cardiac chest pain</i> <br /><br /><b>Musculoskeletal-related</b><br /><br />The chest contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest. <br /><br />The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position. <br /><br />The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer. <br /><br />If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib.<br /><br />-<br /><br /><b>LEARN ABOUT the Heart<br /><img src=http://thumb.webstockpro.com/purestock/1574r-019980.jpg class=post_img /><br /><br /></b>WebMD<br /><br /><b>The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems<br /><br /></b><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart">http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart</a> <br /><br /><b>HeartSite<br /><br /></b>Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images. <br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.heartsite.com/">http://www.heartsite.com</a> <br /><br />-<br /><br /><i>Quote!<br /><br /></i>"Be a <u>questioning patient</u>. <b>TALK</b> to your <b>DOCTOR</b> and <b>ASK</b> <b>QUESTIONS</b>. Studies show that patients who<b> ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results</b>. Be vigilant and speak up!"<br /><br />- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society<br /><br />.<br /><br />It's your future......be there. <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /><br /><br />. .<br /><br /><b>WebMD/WebMD forums <u>DOES NOT</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.</b>
rhughey responded:
go get checked. get referall to see csrdiologist. do you have fsmily history of heart disease?
Report This| Share this:Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulties and Hypertension in a young adultgo get checked. get referall to see csrdiologist. do you have fsmily history of heart disease?
James Beckerman, MD, FACC responded:
I'd recommend going to the ER.
Report This| Share this:Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulties and Hypertension in a young adultI'd recommend going to the ER.
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