do i have a bad heart?
153717
It would be very unusual for a 19 y.o. to be having coronary problems.  You say your chest feels tight when you lie down at night.  I wonder if it isn't just chest wall pain from your workouts.  You say you get short of breath when you run, and you develop a pain in your lower left chest then.  I don't know how bad your shortness of breath is.  You can simply be short of breath running, because you are overweight or out of shape.  Chest pain of a heart attack or angina usually presents right in the middle of your chest as a pressure type pain, not off on the left side like you describe.  I would be more concerned about a valvular heart defect, than coronary disease.  Have you ever had a heart murmer?  I'd recommend you go and get a good physical.  He should listen to your heart carefully for any murmur.  He should get a chest xray and a resting EKG.  If there is any question of a murmur, I would get an echocardiogram.  The chest xray as well as the echo, together with the physical exam would make sure you got a normal size heart and no valve abnormalities.  The other thing he might want to get is a treadmill EKG, to see if when you have those symptoms running, there is any change in the EKG to indicate ischemia. You didn't say what your weight was. If you are overweight, I would recommend walking, rather than running, at least until you take off some pounds.
542371
heart pounds like when it beats really quickly? i would say go see the doctor. asap. and stay away from any activities that make your heart pound until your doctor can check you out.\n\ni can't say what it is...heart problems can happen to people as young as babies (heart defect), so you don't want to sit on this and wait.\n\n*edit*\ni don't agree with the person above. the heart should never *hurt*. beat fast, sure, but pain is a sign of trouble...that's what pain is for. see the doctor.
109168
The rule of thumb is this...If you have chest pain, get to a doctor or hospital for EKG and blood tests immediately.  If it is not heart problems....GRRREAT!  If it is, you need to be treated quickly.  Anxiety can cause similar symptons as an MI and if you blow off your discomfort as nothing but anxiety....it may be the last thing you do.  A heart attack does damage to your heart...you only have one heart, do NOT diagnose your own problem!
790181
I am over 60 and have 3 grandaughters so I have had plenty of experience with  problems of the heart.  I have also been badly hurt so I know what your needs are.  \nKeep on praying but instead of asking for help just give thanks for all the positive things you have.  Don't be afraid to cry but don't let it get out of control. There will be more tears before you are better but they will last for a shorter time each day.  God bless you and I hope this helps.
58546
you need a stress test/ekg\nA Holter monitor is a good thing also.\ntalk to you doctor because it sounds like you may have a defect of some type
819965
If you're not sure what this is you should call 911 or have someone take you to the ER NOW!!You shouldn't chance things like that it could be your heart!
968011
Actually someone may have suggested to you that you may have heart problems,  You have gone through the tests and nothing has showed up.  If there was a problem believe me you would have been notified or admitted to the hospital from the emergency room.\n   Now you are dealing with a little anxiety, better address this problem before it starts ballooning into full scale panic attacks. \n   Trust in the doctors diagnosis, If you still are not convinced get a second opinion, make sure you also submit all your lab work and tests  so the new doctor has something to work with.\n   Just kick back smile and say to yourself It wasn't a heart attack or I wouldn't be sitting here right now.
668577
It could be gas or air, or pleurisy - fluid around your heart.  It could also be more serious.  If it persists you should get it checked out.
1093088
Being in the air conditioning hurts my chest pretty bad, I can't be in it for too long. They say you shouldn't take any chance with chest pain though. Does it happen at any particular time of the day, or when you're doing anything? Do you get short of breath or dizzy or have any other symptoms? It could just be something as simple as angina or stress, but it's best to have it checked out.
508932
Absolutely.  Chest pains are nothing to fool with.  Go to the emergency room, better safe than sorry.  If it turns out to be serious, see an atty who specializes in medical malpractice.  Your doctor should never make jokes about anything you ask her about.
102520
maybe your sensitive and emotional.and im sure there is someone who can understand you.try to understand exactly how your heart feels that way it will be easier for you to tell people how you feel.so you wouldn't get hurt that easy.
377893
Yes, definitely see your doctor. Anxiety, depression, ADD, and the like are complicated and are many times just the body and brain reacting to either an inherent or temporary chemical imbalance. Stress, in general, can hurt your arteries regardless of your coronary health.  You may also have a sleep disorder that you are unaware of. \n\nI had funny things happening in my chest and it scared me to death. The problem actually went away, but the doctor said that it was a normal expression of abnormal stress. It wasn't even a rough period I was going through. Although he didn't put me on medication, you may need it, and there are plenty of good, tested over time, anti-depressants/antianxietal drugs such as Wellbutrin XL that are for people who are dealing with anxiety but are still quite able to function in day to day life. So, no Prozac or Zoloft would be needed here... \n\nbut DEFINITELY go to the doctor to eliminate anything regarding your coronary system. But, like I said, if you are in good health otherwise, don't jump to conclusions about your heart and follow your intuition: Yes, it is possible to have mild anxiety all the time. You are not crazy, you are normal, and there are things that will help you...
1127250
See a heart specialist ....I am serious !
1123924
You may have PSVT which is a fast heart rate. It is very annoying and is scary when you feel it. It is treatable though. Do you drink /eat a lot of caffiene? (Cokes, tea coffee, chocolate?) Ask your doctor to put a Holter Monitor on you and see if anything shows up there. It is a 24 hour monitor you wear and it monitors your heart.  Good luck!
918597
That happens to me too, after I make any sudden movements. I don't think you're going to drop dead from a heart attack any second now, but I do think if you don't do something about it it could lead to heart/chest problems later in life. I'm assuming it's your heart, unless you have a broken upper rib right in the middle of your chest. It's good that you've gone to a doctor to check things out, because you're better safe than sorry. If looking to be on the safe side, you should probably just drink lots of water and eat bananas or something because water flushes all of the bad toxins out of your body.
1049545
yes.. in many ways. \n\nThe heartstrings are suseptible to emotional strains and that can give you that little pang in your heart. \n\nDepression can lead to a number of things that have a negative effect on the heart, lack of exercise, overeating, poor dietary choices, drinking, smoking and the use of illicit drugs. All of these can directly effect your heart health.
998544
could be something with your lungs, your pecs, or it could be heartburn, or your heart.  if you don't trust your doctor get a second opinion