Is it a heart attack or gas pain? Identify chest pain in time with these symptoms

Many times people ignore the symptoms of heart attack thinking it to be gas or acidity pain, which delays treatment and can lead to a life-threatening situation. However, there are some similarities between heart attack symptoms and gas pain in the chest, due to which people get confused between them. 

But there are some basic differences (Gas Pain Vs Heart Attack), which can be identified and treated in time. Let us know how to differentiate between these two conditions (How To Identify Chest Pain).

Where is the pain and what kind of pain is it?

Pain of heart attack-

• Pain in a heart attack usually occurs in the middle or left side of the chest.
• This pain may radiate to the jaw, left shoulder, back or arm.
• The pain feels like burning, pressure or heaviness, as if something heavy is placed on the chest.
• This pain does not reduce even after rest and persists continuously.

Gas pain-

• Gas pain occurs in the upper part of the stomach or the lower part of the chest.
• This pain often occurs in the form of cramps or twinges and keeps changing.
• It provides relief from sour burps, flatulence or passing of gas.

Pay attention to other symptoms

Symptoms seen with heart attack-

• Difficulty in breathing
• Sweating (especially cold sweats)
• feeling dizzy or faint
• Nausea or vomiting
• sudden weakness or nervousness

Symptoms seen with gas problem-

• Heaviness in the stomach
• More trouble after eating
• belching or stomach noises
• Pain is temporary and relieved with passing of gas

Duration and intensity of pain

• The pain of a heart attack usually lasts more than 15-20 minutes and increases gradually.
• Gas pain can last from a few minutes to a few hours, but it tends to come and go.

What are the reasons why the pain increases or decreases?

• Heart attack- Pain may increase with physical activity (such as walking, climbing stairs) or stress. It does not get relieved even after resting.
• Gas pain- may worsen after eating but is relieved by burping or passing gas.

What to do if you feel symptoms of a heart attack?

If you or someone else is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack:

• Contact a doctor immediately or call an ambulance.
• Stay calm and don't move too much.
• Loosen your clothes to reduce breathing problems.

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