Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Too Much Fast Food In One Day Cause Chest Pain ?

Can too much fast food in one day cause chest pain? Yesterday I had Hardee s for lunch and McDonald s for dinner... I was in the car for 8 hours, give me a break. I know fast food is bad for me. Today I ve been having chest pains all day. It hurts on the left side of my chest. I get chest pains like this every once in a while for no apparent reason, but it never lasts this long. By the way, I m 19, small for my age (109 lbs), have normal cholesterol and blood pressure, and no family history of heart problems.
posted on Tue, 15 Dec 2009
Twitter Tue, 15 Dec 2009 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 15 Dec 2009 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
Fast food usually has a lot of fat, and is frequently cooked in trans fats that are very bad for arteries. My own arteries are have numerous blockages. I got chest pain from a single hamburger in one instance, and from a dozen fries another. I can't touch them. If you eat too much fast food, and don't get much exercise, you are not doing your arteries any favors, cardiac or otherwise.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Cholesterol


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Too Much Fast Food In One Day Cause Chest Pain ?

Fast food usually has a lot of fat, and is frequently cooked in trans fats that are very bad for arteries. My own arteries are have numerous blockages. I got chest pain from a single hamburger in one instance, and from a dozen fries another. I can t touch them. If you eat too much fast food, and don t get much exercise, you are not doing your arteries any favors, cardiac or otherwise.