Question 1

acne and drinking, and also chest pains i have a direct family history of heart disease and heart problems on my dad's side of the family.my dad died from a massive heart attack in 2009. his mother did in 2004. his dad had one the same year in 2004 but he

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You : You have extremely high blood pressure â€“ a hypertensive crisis is often defined by a systolic blood pressure of 180 or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 120 or higher.  Blood pressure this high can damage blood vessels or lead to a stroke. 
With a blood pressure as high as you have reported, you should seek immediate medical attention. Treatment for blood pressure this high may include hospitalization for treatment with intravenous (IV) medications.
I am very concerned that you will not live to be 50 unless you begin to control the risk factors that contribute to your mortality risk â€” smoking, high blood pressure, lack of exercise and alcohol consumption, if it is excessive.

Question 2

can excessive gas, center chest pain, and hr increases of up to 40 bpm from sitting to standing be a sign of heart disease?

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Heart racing: you have symptoms than can be related to the heart or to the stomach or even the nervous system. Best to be seen by a medical professional.

Question 3

shooting pain in left arm for 2 days. no chest pain. what could this be, other than a pinched nerve? could it be sign of heart disease?

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Not likely heart: Shooting pain is most often associated with a nerve problem, as you suggested.  It is rare to find heart problems in your age group, and shooting pains rarely reflect heart disease in any patient group.  So a cardiac cause is most unlikely.

Question 4

to add to my previous question.would very mild chest pain and sometimes pain in arm for a few days be sign of heart disease? norm stress/echo/hm.27-30

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It can be.: It's certainly possible. Chest pain and arm pain, especially left arm pain can be symptoms of underlying heart disease. You should be evaluated by your doctor and possibly a cardiologist.

Question 5

what is diabetic heart disease? are dizziness, shortness of breath, cold tips of finders and chest pain strong indicatros of diabetic heart disease?

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All : All of these can be symptoms of cardiology, and diabetes dramatically increases the risk of cardiology. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and associated dizziness can all be symptoms of angina, which is caused by narrowing or blockages in the coronary arteries. Angina might also be accompanied by excessive sweating, nausea, or fatigue. Cold finger tips may be a symptom of poor circulation to the hands, which can be caused by atherosclerosis in the peripheral arties or also by diabetic nerve disease. If you have these symptoms, whether or not you have diabetes, you should definitely see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 6

i got a cold a couple days ago and now i got some pain/discomfort in my chest and back. i have no history of heart disease and normal blood pressure,last time i got my heart listened not even a month ago all was normal.muscle exertion from shivering?

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: You may watch and wait. As you surmised, it is likely muscular pain and should dissipate. You may take acetaminophen, no more than 4 g in a day, no alcohol.
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Question 7

i have been having heart palpitations, lately i feel nauseous and feel pain or cramp at my upper abdomen, unsure if its just normal gastric or signs of heart disease. i do feel a bit of uncomfort at the chest mainly middle and right side, but mild.

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Time to see a doctor: A young adult woman who feels palpitations should be checked by her primary care doctor (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, not Ob-Gyn) to make sure her body is ok from a general check-up point of view, and to listen to her heart. It could be a thyroid hormone problem, or could be that her heart is beating irregularly for another reason, etc... Additionally, a cardiologist can also evaluate.

Question 8

should i be concerned about chest pains if i don't have a family history of heart disease?

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Yes: particularly if you have other risk factors for coronary artery disease: smoking, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and sedentary lifestyles. 
In any event: ALL chest pain should receive an evaluation by your primary/ family physician!

Question 9

i have heart disease & recently have slight stinging pains in the middle of my chest. is that serious?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Stinging pain is an atypical description for heart related pain but if it is brought on by exertion and relieved by rest, you should discuss it with your doctor.

Question 10

can teens have heart disease? what is the main cause of chest pain in teena?

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Yes, but rare.: It can happen, the rate of cardiac anatomic disease at birth is in the 1% range.  But far and large the most common cause of chest pain in teens is musculoskeletal, meaning a sprain or strain in the chest wall muscles, often from a cough, is causing pain, often upon breathing in.  This kind of pain is sharp, fleeting, and resolves on its own.

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Acne and drinking, and also chest pains i have a direct family history of heart disease and heart problems on my dad's side of the family.my dad died from a massive heart attack in 2009. his mother did in 2004. his dad had one the same year in 2004 but he

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Can excessive gas, center chest pain, and hr increases of up to 40 bpm from sitting to standing be a sign of heart disease?

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Shooting pain in left arm for 2 days. no chest pain. what could this be, other than a pinched nerve? could it be sign of heart disease?

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To add to my previous question.would very mild chest pain and sometimes pain in arm for a few days be sign of heart disease? norm stress/echo/hm.27-30

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What is diabetic heart disease? are dizziness, shortness of breath, cold tips of finders and chest pain strong indicatros of diabetic heart disease?

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I got a cold a couple days ago and now i got some pain/discomfort in my chest and back. i have no history of heart disease and normal blood pressure,last time i got my heart listened not even a month ago all was normal.muscle exertion from shivering?

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I have been having heart palpitations, lately i feel nauseous and feel pain or cramp at my upper abdomen, unsure if its just normal gastric or signs of heart disease. i do feel a bit of uncomfort at the chest mainly middle and right side, but mild.

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Should i be concerned about chest pains if i don't have a family history of heart disease?

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I have heart disease & recently have slight stinging pains in the middle of my chest. is that serious?

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Can teens have heart disease? what is the main cause of chest pain in teena?

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