Sometimes i get surprised & i feel like im having a heart attack..?

well,like i said,soemtimes if soemthing has surprised/shocked me,i feel like my heart literally dropped & then my whole body goes into this weird shcok & i seriously feel like im having a heart attack...my left arm starts to hurt & so does my head/jaw..i know these are symptoms of a heart attack..but i dont thinki am..im pretty young & in fair shape..but my heart keeps beating hard after this shock...wats up ??this is only when something has shockd me.

Answer:
You most likely are experiencing symptoms of panic--which kicks in when you are in the element of surprise. When something surprises you, your "Flight or Fright" system kicks in, causing you're heart to race and epinephrine to be released probably causing the symptoms you have been feeling. I'd say if you are in good shape, and you're cholesterol count is good, then you are probably just experiencing symptoms of this system.
I would definately say just after effects of panic however, keep in mind that a heart attack has the ability of happening any time to any one. if you are concerned talk to your doc about testing.

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