Heart Conditions Passed Down…?

I had open-heart surgery to reapir some holes in my heart when i was 4 years.. Now that i just trurned 18 my grandma told me the my great grandmother also holes in my heart.. Nor me or parents knew this till now, the doctors and my parents though that my condition was just the luck of the draw.. my grandpa (the same great grandma’s son) had a few heart problems also but nothing that made my doctors believe i got my heart problems from him…Now that im 18.. I wanna to know if i got my heart problem from my grandpa & great grandma.. And what are the chances I’ll pass this onto my kids?? If I Can Have Kids??What steps will I need to take to find out??? What Kind Of Doctors Will I Have to See???Thanks~Melanie

Can thin people get heart disease or diabetes?

Im 15 and I am in good health. For the past year, I have focussed all my attention toward acedemics, which means I have no time to exercise. Now, my sophomore and junior are yet to come, and I will have to put more towards the acedemic area.
Without exercise, I am worried if I would get heart problems or diabetes. What do you think? Till now, I am in perfect health. I am a bit underheight, and pretty thin (not anorexic of course).
My stomach is a wee bit fatty (not fat nor so stomachless), but I am pretty thin. Any suggestions?
I think I should add that I rarely eat food outside. Im vegeterian, and I intake much carbohydrates

Hypertension and cardiovascular disease?

I know everyone says this a big risk factor, but what is the precise mechaism of how hypertension leads to cardiovascualr disease

What are the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder?

What are the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder?

I would like to ask for some advice on symptoms of long term stress?

I experienced two years of very intense stress with my work and my personal life. Thankfully things have improved for me but I find that I feel excessively tired, listless and reluctant to do much other than turn up at work put in my hours and go home and sleep. Sometimes I have a few drinks and feel better but generally this mkes me feel depressed the next day …. does anyone have any advice or similar experience to share?

Stress management tips ?

Make sure you leave time for yourself. buy one of those CD’s with waterfall or piano music on it and listen to it in the car during the ride to work, that way, you start your day off relaxed. listen to it on the way home, that way, when you get home, your mind will be more relaxed for sleeping. if you have problems with short, strong bursts of stress, deep breaths really do work. also, if you’re REALLY desperate, take some time to let a piece of chocolate melt in your mouth. in addition, whenever possible, take a long bath instead of a shower.

How do you cure physical symptoms of stress? Are they definitely stress?

I’ve been constantly fatigued, suffering “panic attacks”, constant chest tightness and heaviness, sore muscles everywhere, occassional heart palpitations (skipping a beat), exhaustion, muscle twitches/spasms when I try to fall asleep, weakness, and a “lump” in my throat. I have had exceptional amounts of stress far beyond average levels in the past six months, so I don’t know if that’s it. My doctor’s and psychologist have labeled it a combo of General Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but I don’t know if I believe them. Heart disease is very prevalent in my family, and while I’m very young, I have already had two children very close together (11 months apart) and I don’t know if that put extra strain on my heart/body, plust post-pregnancy pounds total 100 over my ideal weight. what do you all think? these physical pains are making me insane! thanks for your input.

How do you deal with anxiety?

I’ve been stressed with work and school lately and I’ve been involved in a relationship with a guy for 6 months and recently I’ve just been worrying about our future non stop and I don’t know how to deal with it anymore. I’m afraid that I’m going to lose him and I don’t want to. How do I deal with all this stress and anxiety without going on meds?

My girlfriend has anxiety problems and panic attacks?

I want to be as supportive to her as I can when it comes to this stuff, but I have trouble at times. Sometimes I feel like she uses it as a crutch, and as an excuse to get away from doing things that she just plain doesn’t want to do. How can I learn more about anxiety and symptoms, so that I can be more well informed to help her and myself? I really don’t want to spend the rest of my life explaining to other people why she never shows up to her commitments.

Is there a difference between anxiety and depression?

I think I don’t feel depressed but I feel anxious sometimes. My doctor gave me a prescription for depression when I said I feel anxiety.