Im a 17 year old female and have been having terrible chest pains just under my sternum for the past 3 months, Ive also find it hard to breathe at times and lose my appetite to eating or socialising a lot lately. My father has had two heart attacks before I was born and has diabetes as well, but my health doesnt include any of his medical history; at times I even find myself becoming dizzy or being really weak on my knees.Ive had trouble breathing before but the doctors said Im not asthmatic, Im starting to get a little worried?
Hi, Since you are young the possibility of heart disease is less. The various possibilities are acidity and gastroesophageal reflux disease, do you any upper abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, sour water coming in mouth, does it increase after food, if yes it supports the diagnosis. Till the time diagnosis is confirmed, you should avoid spicy and fatty foods, avoid heavy meals, maintain regular sleep habits, have some walk after meals. You may try tab Pantoprazole. Does this pain increase on deep breath, any fever, or cough. If yes let me know, you will further investigation like chest x-ray and other test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.