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is it possible to have heart attacks as a kid?
When i was in junior high (im a hs senior now) i would get random chest pains on my left side of my chest. I didnt think that it was possible (is it?) to have 'heart attacks' or anything similar when you were around 14 years old so i never really had it checked. I guess im just wondering if it's something like a heart attack or something different? Because i get it randomly, sometimes while im walking around or walking up the stairs or just suddenly sometimes.
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With the number of children showing up with underlying heart problems that are diagnosed too late I would be concerned. Talk to your parent(s) and have them make a doctor appointment for you. Its better to be safe then sorry.
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:O I have the EXACT problems! hah sometimes I'd lay down a while to relax myself. I think it's caused maybe by stress? one time it hurt so bad that I doubled over the stairs! :O I think it may be heart burn though. You can try Pepdo Bismo if you think your gonna die form intense pain if it last really long
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I get exactly the same, and I always think the same as you. "Am I having a heart attack?!"
Heart attack pains are VERY severe and you would definitely know when you are having one. You may also get pains going down your left arm, across your shoulder etc.
If it's on the left side, although it's where the heart is, it could be something very simple and easily sorted like trapped wind. It's VERY common amongst teenagers, especially girls.
Get it checked with your doctor to be on the safe side. You may have an irregular heart beat or something which is also easily corrected. Don't worry too much. Make an appt. when you have time and get yourself checked. Good luck!
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i know exaclty what youre talking about. and everyone my age gets them. it alwys reminds me of how a heart attack wouldfeel. i mean, yes, you can get a heart attack at a yuong age, but thats moe than likely not it. im not too sure what it is, but sometimes it can be extremely painful, watever it is. ive been told its growing pains,and ive ben told that its your heart skipping a beat. not too sure, but itd be awesome question to ask your doctor.
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Its possible but you`d most likely would have to have a heart condition..
Just having chest pains doesn`t mean your having a heart attack you`d almost be dead if you was having one..&& trust me you`d know..
Also if your having these problems then maybe you should se a doctor about this!!
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Well, it's not impossible for a teen to have a heart condition that could cause your symptoms. Many times things like this go undetected because with normal Dr's visits the doc isn't looking for heart problems. We often hear of young athletes that suddenly drop dead during a sporting event. There's many things that can cause chest pain, but by far problems with the heart would be the most serious of all. It would be a good idea to be checked by a Dr. If it's nothing serious then at least you will have some peace of mind and the pain just may go away on it's own.
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Now if you were getting heart attacks that often you'd be dead, but it could be a bunch of different medical problems. The best sugestion I have is to go to a doctor and have them check it out.
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