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Whats The Chance Of A 14 Year Old Getting A Heart Attack

whats the chance of a 14 year old getting a heart attack? for most of today, my left arm has been hurting me. it s kinda numb, but it kinda hurts. is this a symptom of a heart attack? i dont have any chest pains though. i m 14, and im not really that much over weight. does it take a certain amount of time before i WILL get chest pain?
Thu, 4 Aug 2011
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Unless you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or have ingested or inhaled something you shouldn't have, the chances of you having a heart attack are too tiny to even consider. You could have pulled a muscle, have something pressing on a nerve or just slept funny on your left side. No, you shouldn't sit and wait for the chest pain (you could be waiting 80 years!). Try taking a shower (it could loosen up those muscles), take a few deep breaths (relax) and ask your parents for some Motrin or Advil. You should be fine in no time!
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Dr. Ratnesh Pandey's  Response
hello
there is nothing serious in complain.but apart from this if you have any other complain like sweating, BP, numbness in extremies then you have to visit your nearest cardiologist I advice you to visit regularly once in week for your routine check up.
there is much less chance of getting heart attack for a 14 year child.
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Whats The Chance Of A 14 Year Old Getting A Heart Attack

Unless you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or have ingested or inhaled something you shouldn t have, the chances of you having a heart attack are too tiny to even consider. You could have pulled a muscle, have something pressing on a nerve or just slept funny on your left side. No, you shouldn t sit and wait for the chest pain (you could be waiting 80 years!). Try taking a shower (it could loosen up those muscles), take a few deep breaths (relax) and ask your parents for some Motrin or Advil. You should be fine in no time!