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CHEST PAIN AND HEART ATTACK

 

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            Today we will talk about another important topic. Which are very common all over the world including Pakistan nowadays.

 

Today's topic is:

CHEST PAIN AND HEART ATTACK

            Chest pain causes severe confusion and anxiety in many people. Chest pain is not only caused by heart disease but can also be caused by any damage to the arteries, lungs, stomach, esophagus, neck and upper back.

            Sometimes people misunderstand the chest pain as the heart pain which is actually not related to heart but people get psychologically confused and take it as a heart attack. And sometimes it is a case of heart attack symptoms but people ignored it and consider it as a minor case of stomach gas. In both the cases situation is dangerous.

            So, we must know some basic things about the difference between chest because of other problems and because of heart attack.

So, let's move on to the details of the topic.

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 Location of the heart in chest:

            We often hear that the heart is on the left side of our chest, although this is not the case. The human heart is almost in the middle of our chest.

Signs and Symptoms of a heart attack:

First of all, let's talk about the symptoms of heart attack.

            This pain arises in the front part of the chest and lasts for several minutes. There is no need to worry about the pain that though arises from the front of the chest but lasts for a few seconds or less than a minute.

1        1)     Chest pain that is because of a heart attack, arises from the               front of the chest and spreads to the shoulders and

           the back side of the chest and to the neck and jaw.

 

2        2)  There is also a feeling of uncomfortable in the middle of the               chest for several minutes and feeling as if pressure is being               applied to the area.

 

3        3)   Difficulty breathing and feeling heavy in the chest, cold                      sweats, nausea or vomiting, feeling light headedness, pain in              one or both hands, back, pain in the neck, jaw, and generalized           restlessness.

 

            In any such case, the patient should see a doctor immediately. Get ECG, echo and blood tests done. Because even after there is no evident sign of heart attack in ECG, 20% of the patients are still at risk of heart attack.

 

Other causes of chest pain:

            If you still feel chest pain, pressure or irritation after all the tests are done and there is no indication of heart attack, there may be one of the following reasons.

Stomach gas:

            The first and foremost cause is gastric gas, which can cause chest tightness, burning and stinging pain.

Depression and tension:

            The second major cause is depression and tension. Symptoms similar to a heart attack can also appear during severe depression and tension.

Any injury to the chest:

            A third cause of chest pain is usually a chest injury. In addition, a cold in the winter can also cause chest pain.

 

            Remember, consult your doctor immediately and try to find out the cause if you have any chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, irritation or nervousness, or any pain that get worse with strenuous work, exercise and leaning forward and that get better at rest.

            At the end, whether it is heart pain or chest pain, it is better to consult a doctor and be satisfied than to suffer from any confusion.

  Be aware and stay healthy. 

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