What could be my chest pain be?

[Anonymous]

I'm 16, female and 8.5 stone and lately I have been experiencing chest pain, it first happened about 3 weeks ago but it went away and today it came back and there was also a shooting pain down my arm, first thought Is a heart attack but could it really be that? It's like a pulsing pain that comes and goes, my parents are away for the week but when they come back I'll ask about it, but what could it be?

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8 stone is 119 pounds by the way, sorry for anyone who didn't understand

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So I was doing some research and does anyone think it could be anxiety symptoms? Cuz I heard that it's possible, and I am a very shy person and have experienced nausea for no reason in the past and that is a symptom aswell

[SolitaireBond]

For heaven's sake please promise me that you will go and get checked out ASAP if not immediately.

I am just recovering from having open heart surgery, having suffered a bad heart attack at the end of July.

[HaveNoName]

OMG!! At your age? I wish you a good recovery and complete return to 100% fitness.

[SolitaireBond]

@HaveNoName.. Bless you and thank you so much for your very kind wishes.

Apparently I have the very same condition as my beloved late grandfather had.. Atherosclerosis.. Except mine is early onset.

[Anonymous]

FYI: only British people know what stones are and the rest of us are probably not in the mood to look up the conversion.

anyway, make an appointment with your doctor.

[HaveNoName]

The rest only know about kidney stones. :)

[Opinion Owner]

@havenoname there's more types of stones than that. but she's talking about weight.

[HaveNoName]

I know. I already answered above :) I was just kidding.

[Flex4Ever]

If it involves your arm too (left or right, doesn't matter) relax and go see a doctor. It could or could not be something serious, you'll never know unless you seek out a professional.

[HaveNoName]

Sorry but I have to shout it down your brain. PLEASE GO TO THE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Ask some friend to take you. Don't drive yourself. Take it easy and relax but GO !!!

[HaveNoName]

I hope you are OK. Have you seen a doctor yet?

[Asker]

No not yet, I have to wait until my parents come home, they are on holidays

[HaveNoName]

WHAT? You are still waiting? Are any symptoms still there? I hope not.

[Asker]

They have kind of calmed down, could these symptoms possibly be anxiety, I have experienced nausea in the past for no reason and that too is a anxiety symptom

[HaveNoName]

I also have anxiety issues but I don't see it as serious as other people tell me. I am just frustrated about my life. Anxiety itself is said to be a cause for many diseases. Try to take natural stuff to ease anxiety.

[Asker]

Alright I will, thanks for the help 🙊

[HaveNoName]

Often, heart like cheat pain is causd by acid reflux. That also could be cause by anxiety. I actually went to ER thinking my time had come hahaha.

[HaveNoName]

*chest pain*

[Asker]

Alright, thanks, ill get it checked out as soon as I can

[HaveNoName]

Hey !! Thank you for MHO. But this will only be worth it after you get a clean bill of health. And you will; I know. It's your stress / anxiety that is messing up with you. Take it easy.

[Asker]

No problem 😋 It's gonna be sorted soon, my parents are home and I told them and they are making an appointment as soon as possible

[HaveNoName]

Yeaaaaaaaaayyyyy !!! Thank God !!

[HaveNoName]

Hey... How are you now? I hope perfectly normal.

[Asker]

Yeah thank you I went to the doctor and turns out it was only a stomach reflux 😂 Thanks for all your help

[HaveNoName]

As foolish as it sounds to say "happy", but really happy to know your problem was not serious. Take care now and don't stress please. Life is too short to take these tensions.

[Asker]

Yeah I'm glad it was 😂 Thanks again

[CountryChic]

Check out WebMD. It is a really good site and it has a symptom checker

[tenchu11]

What's a stone?

[HaveNoName]

A unit of weight.

[tenchu11]

@HaveNoName how much is a stone?

[HaveNoName]

From childhood lessons, 14 lbs rings a bell. Someone from UK could correct me if I'm wrong. :)

[tenchu11]

@HaveNoName interesting must be a medieval measurement