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Should I go to the ER?!

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trevor47023
trevor47023

So I am 18 and I have been having some heart palpitations and believed it to be caused in part by possible sleep apnea so about 4-5 days ago I went to the doctor and got it checked out and I got my ecg/ekg and my doctor said everything was normal. But then I went running about 2 days ago and although no pain my heart rate was high for hours after running. And now for the last day or so I have been having slight little bits of pain around my chest/ upper area that only last for a few seconds but are noticeable. It has not really been centralized to where my heart is but around my chest and I am kind of worried. I don't have a car so I don't want have someone bring me to the hospital unless it gets worse or seems life threatening. I haven't had any other symptoms other than the palpitations and slight short lasting chest pain. I don't want to go into cardiac arrest or something and want to get it fixed. Thanks

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  • saad40089
    saad40089 trevor47023

    Posted

    I dont know which country youre im in canada so the ER is a long wait but its easier than getting appointments with multiple different doctors and tests. But it doesnt sound like anything serious. You could go to a cardiologist if you want and that should put you at ease. Just try not to look at the internet, at your age its extremely unlikely for any problem to be related to your heart. Could be something else like anxiety or thyroid problems but doesnt sound very serious. Hope this helps.
  • JerryR
    JerryR trevor47023

    Posted

    Trevor,  Google:  "check your pulse at your wrist".  If your heart rate is greater than 100 to 110, AT REST, then you should go to the ER and be checked.

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