
I am a 21 year old standing 6'2 and about 230 pounds. I am a cigarette smoker and occasionally drink. I eat crazy amounts but i am not very overwieght. At random times my heart pounds very hard and its almost unbearable. They last around 30 seconds to 1 minute. What is the cause of this?
canada_winnipeg_woman - If it causes you to catch your breath, and you try not to breathe in or breathe out too much because it’s extremely painful either way. You take short, staggered breaths and try not to move. Finally, you work up the courage to take a sharp inhale or exhale. You feel a sensation similar to a bubble bursting and the pain is gone.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this strange sensation that is so painful and uncomfortable? It is actually a very common condition and most people have experienced it. The medical term for this occurrence is Precordial Catch Syndrome.
The following are signs of more concerning illness: Chest pain that extends into the left side of the jaw or arm. Chest pain that a person describes as a “heavy” feeling
If any of these occur, please be sure to call your doctor’s office right away. These could be indications of a more serious and potentially threatening condition.