Concerning chest and head aches

[Aki_0606]

I sometimes randomly feel out of breath and sometimes my chest hurts as if someone punched me there, I also have body aches and feel like my legs give up (I fall on my own) really easily, I also sometimes get these random headaches on either side of my head that feels like someone is pulling the veins out and I get too many hypnic jerks everytime I try to sleep, and I also feel too dizzy and fatigue even if I get a good night's rest... I'm 16, what's happening to me?

[Ken_PA]

Coronary artery spasms are rare, especially in a teenager. So you should be certain to put the idea in the doctor's head. This is a serious matter, even though you might have a mild case at this point.

Artery spasms can also happen in other places, such as the legs.

If it turns out after testing that you don't have artery spasms, the problem probably still has something to do with blood supply.

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One of the worst possible things to happen is that you pass out and bang your head hard. If you feel an attack coming on, take precautions immediately - like sitting or laying down. Don't try to tough it out.

[Aki_0606]

It makes a lot of sense as I did pass out Once and hit my back,
And yes I'm a female and only had Stress for like a month in January and Feb because of an important exam and no, no vaping or cigarettes
Do you think it can be serious?

Thanks for the valuable opinion!!

[AnnieBrooke]

It would be a good idea to see your doctor and lay out all these symptoms, so the doctor can decide which tests to run.

He or she might order an EKG, a chest X-ray, a treadmill test (those three would be to check your heart), and some blood tests to be sure you aren't low on key elements and don't have thyroid issues or diabetes, and possibly will discuss what you are eating to check to be sure the dizziness and fatigue are not from your diet being low in something you need.

[Aki_0606]

I never eat fast food and am a skater...how can this even happen?

[AnnieBrooke]

It all depends on what is causing your symptoms.

If the cause is something you were born with, the doctor can figure it out. So especially if the chest pains continue, make an appointment for a checkup.

Fast food is not the only thing that gives kids problems with their diet. Some teenagers don't eat enough, or eat a diet that is not well balanced even if they avoid fast food. It's possible to get anemic (not enough iron) and that can make you tired and dizzy. Lack of other vitamins can also have an impact. Dehydration can also cause dizziness especially in someone who is physically active.

If the chest pains continue, don't ignore them, get seen. Even if the doctor says it's all from stress or something else like that, it will be a relief to have gotten checked out.

[Aki_0606]

Thank you very much for the reply.. I got this problem out of nowhere all of a sudden since the start of the year... your support is very much appreciated.

[AnnieBrooke]

If this problem has just begun a few months ago, it is not as likely to be something you were born with (since it would have shown signs when you were younger) and is just something new. If you have been growing fast, if you have been exposed to something new (a toxin), if your diet has changed or how much you eat has changed, if you have had an injury, or if your stress has increased, all of those can make big changes in how you feel physically.

Again, get seen by your doctor if you have pains that are worrisome, such as in your chest or maybe the ones in your head. Overall, it would be better for the doctor to tell you "It's nothing" than it would be for you to ignore the problems and have them be something.