Chest pains, shortness of breath, 17 year old healthy female?
I went to the hospital yesterday because I had bad chest pains and shortness of breath, they found something abnormal with my heartbeat on the ECG, so they admitted me overnight. Blood tests and a treadmill stress test with ECG monitoring said my heartbeat was fine. So when I was sent home, after 2 hours sleep I woke again with more chest pains. The only reason the hospital let me go was because they couldn't diagnose my abnormal heartbeats, and they've booked me as an OUTPATIENT for an echocardiogram in about 2 or 3 weeks time. If the pain is still here NOW, should I go back to the hospital and tell them their theory on taking ibuprofen to keep the pain away is a load of bull? :/ Seriously, its worrying me.
I am a 27 year old female and I have painless swelling in one foot that won't go away. What is wrong with me?
Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly in older people. It may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. Because of the effect of gravity, swelling is particularly noticeable in these locations. Common Causes: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling is common with the following situations: Prolonged standing Long airplane flights or automobile rides Menstrual periods (for some women) Pregnancy -- excessive swelling may be a sign of preeclampsia , a serious condition sometimes called toxemia, that includes high blood pressure and swelling Being overweight Increased age Injury or trauma to your ankle or foot Swollen legs may be a sign of heart failure , kidney failure , or liver failure . In these conditions, there is too much fluid in the body. Other conditions that can cause swelling to one or both legs include: Blood clot Leg infection Venous insufficiency (when the veins in your legs are unable to adequately pump blood back to the heart) Varicose veins Burns (including sunburn) Insect bite or sting Starvation or malnutrition Surgery to your leg or foot Certain medications may also cause your legs to swell: Hormones like estrogen (in birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy) and testosterone A group of blood pressure lowering drugs called calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, and verapamil) Steroids Antidepressants, including MAO inhibitors (such as phenelzine and tranylcypromine) and tricyclics (such as nortriptyline, desipramine, and amitriptyline) I would suggest going to an Internist and having a comprehensive diagnostic panel of blood tests done along with a urinalysis to test for kidney problems. African American women are at a higher risk for high blood pressure, fibroids, diabetes, gout, & kidney disease. Re-check any medications like birth control etc. that you are taking & also look at your family history to see if there are any genetic links to any of the above problems. Also, many auto-immune problems can cause swelling & are overlooked by many physicians. You might also request tests for auto-immune Hepatitis, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, & Rheumatoid Arthritis. Good luck, hope you find an answer soon.
5'4, 170 lbs, 17 year old female: How much do I need to lose?
Since your height is 5'4", weighing between 143 and 157 is healthy. I'm 5'5" and weigh 179, and I'm trying to get down to 155. But at the weight you are now, you aren't unhealthy at all. Doctors would agree.
Is It normal for 17 year old girls to have hemorrhoids?
I am a 17 year old female and for the last 6 months or so have noticed blood on the toilet paper when I wipe. I was just wondering how common is it for girls of my age to have hemorrhoids? I have not been to see my doctor about it, I am just assuming thats what I have. Because there is no chance it could be anything worse is there?
I am 17 years old and my blood pressure says 130/80. Is it normal?
It really depends on whether you have blood pressure of 130/80 measured over days. It sounds like you’re fine as 130/80 is not terribly more than 120/80. If you measured your blood pressure at the doctor’s office it’s possible that you experienced “white coat syndrome.” This is when your stress and anxiety increases because you are at the doctor, and your blood pressure is higher than normal. It happens to me all the time when I visit the doctor.Also, you don’t even have prehypertension which is defined as 139/89.I would not worry if your blood pressure is a little above normal. If you are concerned about your blood pressure you should buy a home blood pressure monitor, and take your blood pressure every day when you wake up. You’ll see that your blood pressure is a lot lower than the doctor’s office. You can get a blood pressure monitor for less than $50 and it will help to ease your worriesIf you’re concerned you should make an appointment with your doctor.
How come I don't have my period yet if I’m 17 years old?
Menstruation is a rite of passage for a young lady, it may feel isolating for you to be the only one among your friends not to have experienced this yet. I think you need encouragement to go see a Dr. You can ask your friends which gynecologist they are seeing. You can call your insurance carrier and ask for Drs under your plan. I remember being intimated by the thought of going to the gyno, so I want you to know you don’t have to go alone. A friend or family member can go with you to the appointment -even into the exam if that is your wish. If you have female relatives I also encourage you to ask when they first had their period so you will know if it’s a family trait to menstaruate at a later age. Ask more questions and please see a dr. Good Luck!
17 year old with heart palpitations?
im a healthy 17 yr old female, for a couple yrs i would get 1-2 heart palpitations every few months and never knew what they were and why they were happening, just recently i've been getting them multiple times a day. i run out of breath all the time even going on the stairs sometimes. i do have anxiety but its not that bad. im going to the doctors soon but what can this mean..should i be nervous?? =/
I'm a 17-year-old girl. I checked the symptoms of hypothyroidism and found out that I suffer from most of them & I have a family history of this disease. How can I check if I have it without seeing a doctor?
My question is: why would you want to bypass the doctor? Are they too expensive? Many clinics will have discounted rates for folks without insurance. There are some free clinics in most small cities as well. The main reason to see a doc is to have them brainstorm with you. You have a set of facts (symptoms, family history) which led you to a conclusion. Show them these facts and see if they have other possibilities that could be the cause your symptoms. Just as the same exact ingredients can make a tasty meal or a disgusting one, you need someone skilled with interpreting symptoms and doing exams to arrive at a meaningful conclusion. Dry skin, weight gain, sleepiness and hair loss are so common in folks with normal thyroid levels that you don't want to jump to a conclusion. And finally, lab tests are not always right. If your car's gas gauge shows empty even after you filled the tank, something's wrong with the gauge (or test result), right? You need to show it to a person who understands the test (gas gauge) AND the car. Same thing with labs for human diseases. I disagree with folks who say you need a thyroid specialist. Any good family doc or internist (or pediatrician) can diagnose and give you alternatives to symptoms of thyroid disease. The instinct to jump to a specialist is illogical since you are assuming that diagnosis is simple. You heard about thyroid disease and found out someone in your family had it. So you must have it too. By that logic, you need a neurologist for a headache, a gastroenterologist for acid reflux and an orthopedist for knee pain. If you narrow the organ system you are looking at too early you miss important diseases. Anemia can present with shortness of breath and fatigue. Should you see a lung doctor? No. Long story short, a good doc will help you make sense of your symptoms and guide you to a healthier life. A lab test will only give you a number with a range of normal values.