Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Chest Area

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015

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Mon, 31 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : hi my heart feels as if its been punched and i know its not a heart attack i am having trouble deciding on who i want to be with just wondering if this could have anything to with with it or if a emotinal responce? i am a 22 year old male fit and health

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Low chances of heart attack

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Heart attacks come packed with severe and debilitating pain unless if you are a diabetic. Further it causes severe restriction of physical activity. Therefore if this ache isn't severe, if you are not breathless and if you are able to climb flight of stairs without issues, then it is less likely to be 'heart attack'.

Assuming you are otherwise alright and have no other associated complaints this perhaps is due to 'emotion / anxiety induced'. However before we completely rule out 'heart attack', I will urge you to see a physician / emergency room where ECG can be recorded.

Hope this answered your question.

Regards

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