Chest/abdomen pain in female teenager?
961571
well chest pain regardless of age sex you should really see a doctor. \n you mentioned asthma and said you didnt think that was the cause . i say dont rule it out . when asthma is flarring up muscles that dont normally work at making the lungs go kick in so we call then auxiarly muscles. the pain and place you mention is just the right place for the aux. muscles to be working . \n you might have a silent weez that is a big deal dont panic but it is sighted as the main cause of asthma deaths for people that have medication for asthma. \n if you have this you have a swelling on the inside of the chest tubes and not on the outside. the ventolin puffer often now called a resuce inhaler treats the asthma only in part . it does not treat the swelling of the tubes. after a time without additional drugs most often a steriod med the tubes just fail and the person often will die from this . \n so even though you dont hear a weez dont think asthma is not in play infact without complete treatment of asthma and just the use of ventolin asthma is very deadly. this was noted after ventolin first became so widely used . all of a sudden asthma deaths shot way up. its only in the last 5 years or so that doctors  have become fully aware of the silent weez . \n what ever the case is if this does not go away now then see the doctor and if it gets worse or your using more of the puffer then you normally do go to the emergency room and skip waiting for an appointment. \n good luck and try to relax
397639
could be tight muscles.  There is a 'corset' of muscles that supports your spine but also makes up your abdomen.  IF those muscles get tight near the spine, she may feel a pulling sensation.\nOr, could be a hernia.\nShe should go to MD.
603128
Sounds like you are experiencing the same thing I was.  I was feeling a sharp pain in my chest on the left side that would cause my body to clench up and make me short of breath.  I was worried, but I went to a doctor and it turned out to be a pulled muscle in the ribcage.  Every once in a while it would spasm and bother me.  They gave me some Motrin and it went away over time.  I think I provoked it when I started working out after a long period of laziness, but now that I'm back in shape it hasn't bothered me at all.\n\nGo to a doctor, though, to be sure.  They gave me an electrocardiogram just to make sure there were no serious issues.
915841
You might want to check out the symptoms of "costochondritis" -- inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs -- to see if that condition is similar to what you are experiencing.  (see links below)\n\nThe good news is that it's not serious, it usually goes away on its own, and it can be treated with various painkillers.  You might want to try a heating pad, or ice packs, or alternating the two.\n\nJust in case, however, I would recommend a visit to your doctor to confirm.  If it were something more serious, like your liver, gallbladder, or heart trouble, you wouldn't want to miss the early warning signs.
989684
Right sided chest/shoulder pain can be caused from your gallbladder and also your appendix.  It's called referred pain.\n\nI am not saying that is what is going on, but it could be an option.  You need to tell someone and see a Dr. for a definitive answer.\n\nFeel better soon.
773688
It could be a number of things. See your doctor and insist on a chest X-ray.
885724
Take her to your doctor straight away.\nI had similar problems 14yrs. ago and was diagnosed with heart disease, But don't worry it could be something else just make sure.
1140948
Visit the doctor now. Are you still reading? You should be there now. Hurry. No 18 year old should be hurting. Get it looked at now
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!
261727
People experience a variety of symptoms when having a heart attack.  Some describe the pain as being in the middle of their chest and "crushing, squeezing, tight, pressure, or burning". Others say the pain is on the right or left side of the chest.  Sometimes the pain is excruciating and sometimes it husrts "just a little". Sometimes it extends to one or both arms, the jaw, or between the shoulder blades.  Alot of people get short of breath, nauseous, sweaty.  Some people have every single one of these symptoms, some have only one or two.  Women are more likely than men to have atypical symptoms, i.e., maybe they're a little nauseous, or their back hurts or their arm feels funny, making it difficult for them to realize it is a cardiac problem and they need to call 911....I hope this answers your question.
1026586
Stop the jogging and go to a doctor.  \n\nThere is not enough information to give an answer here.  \n1) Do you smoke?\n2) How long have you been jogging or is this new?\n3) Do you have any prior medical history with chest heart or lung?\n4) Does the pain go away quickly after you stop or take hours?\n5) Family history of heart or lung disease?\n6) Are you over weight?\n6) Are you diabetic?\n7) Are you taking medications?
73544
Level of conscoiusness, nausea, tenderness in abdomen esp. on palpation.  If you suspect any internal damage, take her to the nearest ER, better to be safe than sorry.  Even if its nothing.....you can't diagnose what's hidden underneath her skin.
424631
Please see a doctor.  Yes, it could be something besides cardiac problems - and that is very, very likely.  But in some people, especially females, heart attacks don't follow a "traditional" pattern of clutching your chest and dropping to the floor.  Nobody can make a diagnosis online, not even a doctor.  Odds are, it's nothing to get worked up about - but please see a doctor to be sure.
863076
First of all don't believe what that first doc said. My grandma had pain and it ended up being cancer. I am not trying to worry you, but keep up on having that checked out. Second of all i get pains as well. however its usually because its when my period comes. One more thing. If you ever get more lumps, Always have them checked out. My mom had a lump in her neck. Docs told her not to worry. 10 years later the thing grows so big that they think that she had cancer. Thank God it was not, but they had to remove it and had to do a nerve graft. She was unable to move her right arm. ALWAYS get a second opinion. Wish you well.
23640
Since you're 16, I would wager a guess these are "growing pains"  if your height is increasing rapidly, however, there is a rare possibility that the muscles in your chest could tear, and you could develop problems breathing, due to something called a pneumothorax.  If the pain becomes severe, or you're having trouble breathing, go to the hospital immediately.
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.
294724
i am 52 and i have had 3 heart caths in the last 10 years and they DO NT hurt,you are awake but dont feel anything,GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY