I’m only 25 but I’ve been feeling alot of stress this week. I’ve been having heart palpatations and a „heavy” or „tension” feeling in my chest, upper back, and left shoulder, and sometimes upper left arm as well. I’ve been trying to relax. also sometimes when I breathe my chest feels a little tight or constricted.
How serious are these symptoms? They are not quite as bad as they were yesterday. Should I just try some exercise today?
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Heart Attack Symptoms and Early Warning Signs:
Heart attack is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. Each year, about 1.1 million Americans suffer a heart attack, and 460,000 of these are fatal. Most of the deaths from heart attacks are caused by ventricular fibrillation of the heart that occurs before the victim of the heart attack can reach an emergency room. Those who reach the emergency room have an excellent prognosis; survival from a heart attack with modern treatment should exceed 90%. The 1% to 10% of heart attack victims who die later include those victims who suffer major damage to the heart muscle initially or who suffer additional damage at a later time. Fortunately, procedures such as coronary angiogram and PTCA (coronary balloon angioplasty), and clot dissolving drugs are available that can quickly open blocked arteries in order to restore circulation to the heart and limit heart muscle damage. In order to optimally benefit heart attack victims and limit the extent of heart damage, these treatments to open blocked arteries should be given early during a heart attack.
Knowing the early warning signs of heart attack is critical for prompt recognition and treatment. Many heart attacks start slowly, unlike the dramatic portrayal often seen in the movies. A person experiencing a heart attack may not even be sure of what is happening. Heart attack symptoms vary among individuals, and even a person who has had a previous heart attack may have different symptoms in a subsequent heart attack. Although chest pain or pressure is the most common symptom of a heart attack, heart attack victims may experience a diversity of symptoms that include:
* Pain, fullness, and/or squeezing sensation of the chest
* Jaw pain, toothache, headache
* Shortness of breath
* Nausea, vomiting, and/or general epigastric (upper middle abdomen) discomfort
* Sweating
* Heartburn and/or indigestion
* Arm pain (more commonly the left arm, but may be either arm)
* Upper back pain
* General malaise (vague feeling of illness)
* No symptoms (Approximately one quarter of all heart attacks are silent, without chest pain or new symptoms. Silent heart attacks are especially common among patients with diabetes mellitus)
Even though the symptoms of a heart attack at times can be vague and mild, it is important to remember that heart attacks producing no symptoms or only mild symptoms can be just as serious and life-threatening as heart attacks that cause severe chest pain. Too often patients attribute heart attack symptoms to "indigestion," "fatigue," or "stress," and consequently delay seeking prompt medical attention. One cannot overemphasize the importance of seeking prompt medical attention in the presence of symptoms that suggest a heart attack. Early diagnosis and treatment saves lives, and delays in reaching medical assistance can be fatal. A delay in treatment can lead to permanently reduced function of the heart due to more extensive damage to the heart muscle. Death also may occur as a result of the sudden onset of arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation.
What should you do if you experience these symptoms? Doctors agree that if you’re in doubt, get checked out anyway. Even if you’re not sure if something is really wrong, you should call 9-1-1 if you experience heart attack symptoms. Prompt administration of drugs can help restore circulation to the heart and increase your chances of survival.
This sounds more like panic attacks, or just stress and tension causing problems. I would try an exercise regimen that helps you to relax. Yoga, running, swimming, whatever you enjoy doing. When you have these symptoms, just step away and take a few moments to yourself.
Maybe you should go on a run. I'm not suggesting anything, but if you are overweight or obese then you need to lose weight; and forget about all these redonculous pills and techniques. Excercise, drink water, and eat healthier. It's that simple, but it might not be that easy.
Heart pains usually start as squeezing pain/tightness of the chest that radiates to the left arm, most commonly related to physical effort or emotional stress. This pain typically lasts for a few minutes, and is untolerable. What you are describing is probably not serious. However, there are some predisposing factors that should warrant a more thorough check up:
1- Mental and emotional stress.
2- Sedentary life style (no physical exercise).
3- Obesity (especially truncal type, i.e. around the belly).
4- Hypercholestrolemia.
5- Diabetes.
6- Hypertension.
Shortness of breath on exertion is the biggie pre-sign for being clogged up. As far as the attack there is no warning, it just happens. Mine felt like my back was out of line between my shoulder blades, no chest pain, but no position change would "unhook" my back. Get your cholesterol triglycerides and sugar checked if you are concerned, maybe an echocardiogram. Stop stressing out, nothing is worth it. We've all got time enough to occupy a rot box.
Chest pain with tightness, pressure or squeezing. Pain radiates most often from the LEFT arm ,but may also radiate from the right arm ,neck , back or epigastrium ( sternum to belly button). Shortness of breath (dyspnea) occurs when the damage to the heart limits the output of the left ventricle, causing left ventricular failure and consequent pulmonary edema. Other symptoms include diaphoresis (an excessive form of sweating), weakness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, and palpitations. Loss of consciousness and even sudden death can occur.
some of these symtoms can get worse what you need to do is see a doctor for sure
Tension or stress can cause all kinds of problems. Exercise reduces stress. If you don't want to see a doctor yet, I would try working out. Get away from whatever is stressing you if possible. 25 is young for a heart attack, but if you are out of shape, don't eat right, and/or take drugs like cocaine, then heart attack is possible. I have known people in their twenties who have had bypass surgery. So do this.
Eat fruits and vegetables for most of your food.
cut back on meat, processed food, and butter and egg yolks.
read all food labels. avoid anything with cholesterol.
Exercise every day for at least half an hour. Don't pick just one thing. mix it up so you don't get bored. I like martial arts, cycling, weight lifting and swimming. In martial arts you are always learning new techniques and forms. In cycling you can vary your route. In weight lifting you can mix up your routine. And swimming I like to do while vacationing.
Don't smoke.
Keep your body clean and strong and you will be able to handle stress much better.
probably just gas dude. Acid reflux or something
Please put the barbell down, and go see your Doctor, these are signs of a heart attack, but it still could be nothing , the heart is verry unpredictable – you could be fine, and be in mid stride, and it hits, reaching up to get the salt off a shelf in the kitchen, driving down a road, at least call a on duty nurse and tell her your symtoms,-go!