Usually during the night I get a strange and somewhat painful feeling in my heart. ((Sometimes when Im trying to sleep and other times when Im just sitting and doing nothing)) Sometimes it feels like its tightening. Other times it just feels . . . strange. Sorta like its not pumping correctly. Im not sure how exactly to explain it. Im an 18 year old girl. When I mention this to my parents they just tell me to calm down and suggest that it might be a panic attack or the beginning of one. though Im sure it isnt a panic attack since Ive experience those and they are not alike.
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing to us. It is very unlikely to have the pro Chat Doctor. In some particular group of people there may be cardiac symptoms at such a young age, such as:1.persons with previous history of some cardiac disease.2.athletes3.cocaine abusers It may be a case of panic attack, but you should go for the following preliminary tests in order to rule out any cardiac cause:1.EKG2. Routine blood investigations including CBC, serum urea, creatinine, lipid profile, random blood sugar.  If there is any abnormality in the test results you can consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Stay fit, good luck.