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Symptoms of a heart attack: People fear heart attack after chest pain. It is not always a sign of heart attack. But this is bound to create confusion. Because the symptoms of heart attack and heartburn are similar. Chest pain in both cases. Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, a gastroenterologist from Kochi and chairman of the research cell of IMA-Kerala, shared simple ways to understand the difference between heart attack and heartburn.
According to Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, heartburn occurs only when stomach acid and food go back into the esophagus. But at the same time, if the blood supply to the heart is disrupted, a heart attack occurs. And this damages the heart muscle. Let's know the exact symptoms of heartburn and heart attack.
Symptoms of heartburn –
1. Heartburn
2. Acidic belching
3. Difficulty in swallowing
4. Food regurgitation
Symptoms of heart attack-
1. Severe chest pain
2. Excessive sweating
3. Vomiting
4. Difficulty in breathing
5. Dizziness or fainting
How to differentiate between a heart attack and chest burning?
1. Heartburn usually occurs after eating and increases after sleep.
2. The pain of a heart attack is very intense. At that time, there is excessive sweating and vomiting.
3. Heart attack pain may increase with exercise and decrease with rest.
4. Heart attack pain can spread to the neck, shoulder or arm.
Can heartburn be a sign of heart problems?
If you have more, heartburn can be a sign of heart problems. But you can prevent heartburn by making lifestyle changes. Avoid bad eating habits like fried foods, coffee, alcohol and keep your weight under control. Eat a balanced diet.
When to contact a doctor?
You may experience sharp chest pain. If the pain increases with exercise and goes away with rest, you should contact your doctor immediately. Because these can be symptoms of heart disease.