My daughter is 20 years old now on Saturday she complained about her chest and that it felt tight and some difficulty breathing it went away over night.Just this evening she had to sit down because her heart rate was racing. I could not count the beats they were to fast! It lasted approx. 5 min. She has complained about her heart beating fast before in the past when she was 15 years old. I took her to a doctor than and he said not to worry but the symptoms have returned. How worried should I be. It is difficult with a 20 year old because she thinks I worry to much!
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult cardiologist for your daughter. Arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) can be seen in young patients with similar symptoms. So get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). If all these are normal then no need to worry about arrhythmia or any other heart diseases. Teenagers are also at increased risk of stress and anxiety. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on its solution. She may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, she will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.