Heart attack in young adults

Earlier, the problem of heart attack was mostly faced by the elderly. Generally, people who are under 45 years old have a lower risk of a heart attack. At the same time, according to statistics, only 4% to 10% of the people under the age of 45 suffer from this problem. But now, due to unhealthy lifestyles or bad eating habits, young people are also falling prey to the problem of a heart attack.

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Heart attack symptoms in puberty

Some of the symptoms of a heart attack during puberty are as follows:

• A feeling of tightness or pain in the chest or arms
• Cold sweats (sweating even when there is no heat)
• Feeling tired or lethargic
• Having trouble breathing
• Stomach ache
• Nausea or indigestion
• Dizziness

Keep in mind that people can experience a variety of symptoms when having a heart attack. Some people may feel a slight pain in the chest, while others may experience severe pain. Some people have a sudden heart attack, while others start noting symptoms many hours before. As such, there is a need to be cautious. Heaviness or pain in the chest is not the only symptom of a heart attack and we should remain vigilant.

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Causes of a heart attack at a young age

A little carelessness and a few wrong habits can turn one into a victim of heart problems at an early age. Some such habits and conditions are as follows:

• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol level
• Diabetes
• Lack of essential nutrients in the diet
• Lack of physical activity in the routine
• Obesity (although obesity cannot be considered the main cause of heart attack)

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Key facts related to a heart attack at an early age

It is important to keep in mind the following facts related to a heart attack:

• If at the age of 20 or 30, a young person has had a heart attack once, then they may experience heart-related problems later on. The risk of these people having another heart attack is the same as those who are of older age.
• People who have uncontrolled sugar levels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. or have someone in their family who has had a heart attack before are more likely to have a heart attack. Apart from this, people who smoke heavily or consume excessive alcohol may also have an increased chance of having a heart attack.
• The use of drugs such as cocaine or marijuana can be a factor.
• Young people can reduce their risk of heart attacks by maintaining a good lifestyle and diet.
• In a research study, it was found that 1 out of 5 patients who had a heart attack before the age of 50 had diabetes. Diabetics may also have an increased risk of death due to repeated heart attacks.
• Some diabetes medicines can reduce the risk of a heart attack.

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