Kabir Singh Kabir Singh Asked 5 months ago

Can you have a heart attack at 23?

My uncle, who's a doctor, told me to start taking care of my heart health even though I'm only 23. It got me thinking about how early these things can start. Is it actually possible to have a heart attack at 23?

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Sanya Malhotra Sanya Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Oh god, I always worry about this too because I am around this age and get random chest pains. While it is super rare at 23, the thought itself is so scary. If you are feeling a lot of pressure or pain that goes to your arm, please go get an ECG done just to be completely safe.

Ramesh Chawla Ramesh Chawla Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Beta, at 23, your blood vessels are usually clean and strong, so a heart attack is highly uncommon. Most of the time, it is just due to long working hours, lack of sleep, or acidity. Don't worry too much, but do maintain a decent lifestyle and consult a doctor if you feel real discomfort.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Let us be practical here. At 23, a heart attack is extremely unlikely unless there is a congenital issue or heavy substance use. However, if you are experiencing persistent chest pressure, don't waste time searching online. Book a quick consultation with a cardiologist and get an ECG to know for sure.

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Pranali Patil Pranali Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, nowadays even 23-year-olds get so much work stress that we start worrying about our health. Mostly it is just muscle pain from sitting at a desk all day, ho na. But still, if the pain is heavy, it is better to visit a family doctor once and get it checked.

Karan Chhabra Karan Chhabra Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan yaar, 23 ki age mein toh dil ekdum mast hona chahiye, heart attack aana bilkul rare baat hai. Par agar sach mein breathing issue ya chest mein bhari-pan feel ho raha hai, toh risk mat lo na. Ek baar hospital jaakar checkup kara lo, tension free ho jaoge.

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Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Beta, itni kam umar mein dil ki bimari hona bahut hi ashadharan baat hai. Bilkul ghabrao mat, par haan, agar chhati mein dard ho raha ho toh bade-bujurgon ki baat suno aur ek baar doctor ko zaroor dikha lo. Apna dhyan rakho aur samay par khana khao.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Arre, at 23, your heart should be beating for romance, not having attacks! Jokes apart, it is incredibly rare at your age. If you are feeling chest discomfort, it is likely your late-night spicy food acting up, but if you actually feel breathless, don't be lazy and go see a doctor.

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