Hi,

I am 25 years old, out of shape and overweight. I've had no heart conditions (that Im aware of) and no diabetes or anything for that matter. When I exercise, and strain myself, I have chest pain. Its never really painfull enough to stop doing what I do, but its there. It goes away when I slow down or stop, and I have found that the more exercise I do the less chest pain I get, if any.

My question is this: Is this the sysmptom of a bad heart, or just someone thats grossly out of shape? In other words do I have to worry about my heart per se, or just getting back into shape and losing some weight?

Thanks!


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Michal,  People don't usually ask that type of question here in "A Place for Spouses".  You should talk to your doc about this.  Perhaps they will order a stress test.  You know,  they put you on a tread mill and monitor your heart through walking activity.

You are quite young to have this type of pain, but children have been known to have heart attacks.  You should talk to a doc, not us.

Good luck.


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