[19F] Experiencing chest pain with tingling sensations

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, here are a few possibilities:

• Anxiety or Panic Disorder: These conditions can cause symptoms like chest pain, heart palpitations, tingling in the face and arms, and feeling flustered or hot. The pain from anxiety is often described as a sharp ache that can move around the chest.

  • Treatment typically involves cognitive-behavioral therapy and sometimes medication.

• Costochondritis: This is an inflammation of the cartilage in the rib cage. It can cause chest pain that may be worsened by physical activity or deep breathing.

  • Treatment usually involves rest, physical therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

• Heart conditions: While less common in young people, certain heart conditions can cause chest pain, palpitations, and other symptoms. It's important to rule these out.

  • Treatment depends on the specific condition, but may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or sometimes surgery.

What you can do

Given your symptoms, it's important to seek medical attention. While your symptoms may be due to a non-life-threatening condition such as anxiety, it's important to rule out more serious conditions, especially because you're experiencing chest pain.

In the meantime, here are some things you can do:

1. Try to stay calm. Deep, slow breathing can help reduce anxiety and may help with your symptoms.
2. Avoid physical exertion until you've been evaluated by a healthcare professional.
3. If your symptoms worsen or you start to experience severe chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

What you should look out for

Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following:

• Severe chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Fainting or severe dizziness
• Pain that spreads to the arm, neck, jaw, or back
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sweating

Remember, while I strive to provide accurate information, I'm not a doctor and this advice should not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional.