QuestionQUESTION: I'm an 18 year old female for 5 weeks I have been weak, dizzy, pale, shaking, having chest pain and difficulty breathing. I have passed out twice. I've had these issues before but they keep ciming back and getting worse. Everytime I have these issues I have a high pulse and blood pressure. I've been to my doctor he say's there is nothing wrong I don't believe him. What could this be?
ANSWER: well... your doctor is incorrect, because obviously, something is wrong.... the first thing I would look at is ... are you pregnant or anemic. Then I would look at thyroid tests, the possibility of pulmonary embolism, any medication or drug reactions.
In any event, you need further testing... light a fire under your doctor to keep pursuing this or find a doctor that will... passing out obviously is not normal, along with the other symptoms.....
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QUESTION: Is there a possibility that something could be wrong with my heart?
AnswerThat is a possibility.... people your age don't get heart attacks but this could be a problem with the neuro-electrical system that tells your heart to beat regularly.... I can see you are worried.... so get it checked... and motivate your doctor to keep looking or refer you to someone who will look.
