Hi im 15 years old and i have been having shortness of breath. When i try to breath, each breath feels incomplete and as I inhale my chest area near my heart hurts. High cholestrol is hereditary in my family and everyone thinks i have clogged arteries and/or high cholestrol. What do these signs tell you? Do I have either or?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, high cholesterol can block coronary arteries and this can cause chest pain and breathing difficulty. Since you are having strong positive family history of high cholesterol, you should definitely consult cardiologist and get done 1. Serum cholesterol levels 2. ECG 3.  2d echo. 4. Stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases or high cholesterol. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but first consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.