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Is A Chest Pain After A Meal A Symptom Of Heart Attack?
Question: I had chest pain & pressure last night after I ate lasted maybe 30mins then let up and just was kinda there. Woke up this morning and it was pretty much gone. Could it be a heart attack? I'm 31, 5' and 280ish
Brief Answer:
not likely at your age unless a lot of risk factors present
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Based on your symptoms and age, it is not likely.
Heart attacks do not normally occur in persons in your age group unless there are risk factors present , more than one usually.
The risk factors would be: (a) a family history of heart disease at a young age (less than 55 male, 65 female),
(b)smoker,
(c)uncontrolled high blood pressure,
(d)obese/overweight,
(e)diabetes,
(f)high cholesterol,
(g) history of heart disease.
In addition there are normally associated symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea, excess sweating, anxiety, dizziness.
If you do have more than 2 risk factors and there were additional symptoms then you should see your doctor for an assessment.
The fact the pain occurred right after eating at night may point to GERD. This can be associated with chest pain in some persons and there may not be any added symptoms for some.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not likely at your age unless a lot of risk factors present
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Based on your symptoms and age, it is not likely.
Heart attacks do not normally occur in persons in your age group unless there are risk factors present , more than one usually.
The risk factors would be: (a) a family history of heart disease at a young age (less than 55 male, 65 female),
(b)smoker,
(c)uncontrolled high blood pressure,
(d)obese/overweight,
(e)diabetes,
(f)high cholesterol,
(g) history of heart disease.
In addition there are normally associated symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea, excess sweating, anxiety, dizziness.
If you do have more than 2 risk factors and there were additional symptoms then you should see your doctor for an assessment.
The fact the pain occurred right after eating at night may point to GERD. This can be associated with chest pain in some persons and there may not be any added symptoms for some.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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