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What Causes Chest Pain,arm Pain And Dizziness?

Hi, im a 19 year old female, with no major medical conditions, except moderate asthma, which is under control. Recently, i have been suffering with chest pain, its dull and is localised on the left hand side. When the onset of the pain begins, i also get a sharp, almost electrical shock type pain which radiates up to my neck and down my left arm, when this happens i become lightheaded,i also tend to get pain in the middle of my back too, which feels like someone is sitting on me. I'm very concerned about this as my paternal grandfather has had 2 heart attacks in his time, his first one being when he was only 23, and my father died at the age of 30 from sudden cardiac death. I havent been to see a doctor as iam too scared. Can someone please give me some answers. Thank you, Samantha.
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Heart diseases are uncommon at your age of 19 years.
But you are having strong family history of heart disease and your chest pain and other symptoms are also seen more with cardiac disease.
So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain,arm Pain And Dizziness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Heart diseases are uncommon at your age of 19 years. But you are having strong family history of heart disease and your chest pain and other symptoms are also seen more with cardiac disease. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.