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heart problem kinda
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recently i've been getting these throbbing pains in the left side of my chest, and i was wondering if this could be the start of something serious?
the thing is im only 16 and although i smoke and drink i dont do so heavily and i don't eat loads of fatty foods. maybe i'm just being paranoid but it is worrying me.
another thing, if i do go to the doctors is there a way i can get a different doctor coz i dont want my regular one to know i smoke because he's a friend of my familys?
the thing is im only 16 and although i smoke and drink i dont do so heavily and i don't eat loads of fatty foods. maybe i'm just being paranoid but it is worrying me.
another thing, if i do go to the doctors is there a way i can get a different doctor coz i dont want my regular one to know i smoke because he's a friend of my familys?
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Not sure about seeing a different GP - at mine we have about 10 GPs, so we can choose who we see - it's quite a large surgery though. The GP should keep everything confidential.
Get this checked out.
Chest pains can be caused by muscle strain, viruses, stress, and loads of other things. There's a good chance that your heart is fit and well.
But put your mind at rest and speak to a doctor, you need a proper examination. If you want to be treated confidentially they MUST keep it confidential. They are not allowed to tell your parents that you smoke.