Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Acid reflux and chest pain can present some form of danger to a heart patient. The chest pains are quite common, some individuals are not aware that what they are suffering is no longer acid reflux and chest pains but already the onset of a heart attack.
Before going any further, let us first identify what acid reflux is and its relation to chest pain.
Acid Reflux – What Causes the Heart Burn or Chest Pains?
Acid Reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) mainly affects a person’s esophagus. Esophagus to aptly describe it is that passage where the food passes on from the mouth to the stomach, under normal digestion processes. In some instances during the digestion process, the stomach will go into some form of regurgitation.
Regurgitation here means some food were not digested but instead will be moved back up from the stomach to the throat, passing once again the esophagus. However, the regurgitated food gets stuck in this passage causing discomfort in the form of chest pains.
As the regurgitated food remains stuck in the esophagus, the latter now becomes inflamed because some of the acid that was used during the digestion processes is now affecting the lining of the esophagus. The acid being the most harmful substance found in a regurgitated liquid is now causing the person to suffer from GERD, acid reflux or heartburn.
While suffering from acid reflux, chest pains which come as a burning sensation will be felt and can last for a couple of hours. Although in some cases, chest pains aren’t always evident in the sufferer’s condition. Still, the presence of the acid in the esophagus if left untreated or neutralized will eventually result to bleeding ulcers.
Some individuals may choose to lie down as they get to feel the weakening effect of acid reflux and chest pains. However, they should be prevented from doing so since this will only worsen his or her condition. Lying down will present an opportunity for the burning sensation to move up to the throat, leaving the person’s throat dry and parched or even tastes as if the undigested food has reached the throat.
When Heart Attacks are Mistaken for Acid Reflux Chest Pains
Some people may treat acid reflux and chest pains as dismissible and can easily be remedied by antacids. The problem now lies with the similarity between acid reflux – chest pains as against the chest pains that are onsets to a heart attack. Thus, there is the real need to know the underlying differences between these two conditions since the latter could prove to be fatal if ignored.
This could be quite tricky since both heart attacks and acid reflux, may take place right after a sumptuous meal. In fact, it is even possible to have both acid reflux and heart attack simultaneously. While experiencing acid reflux chest pains, the esophagus is now causing some nerves to impair blood flow to the heart.
How to Differentiate Acid Reflux chest pains from Chest Pains leading to a Heart Attack
To avoid the dangers of mistaking chest pains leading to heart attacks as mere acid reflux chest pains, persons who are prone to suffer from these ailments should take note of the following distinctions:
The burning sensation or chest pains of acid reflux usually last for 10-12 hours, which means if the chest pain you are suffering is that of a heart attack, you won’t get to last that long. The longer the chest pain in a heart attack sufferer, the more symptoms will become evident. It is a must therefore that the heart patient should be more aware of other symptoms that may arise from the chest pains. For this matter, hereunder are the immediate symptoms of a heart attack:
• Breaking into a cold sweat.
• Pain is moving from the chest to the jaw, shoulder or arms. The pain increases when effort is exerted.
• There is fatigue and shortness of breath.
• The chest pains did not respond to antacids.
• Nausea and possible vomiting
• Sufferer has become pale.
In the event that all of these symptoms are present or if within 10 to 15 minutes of taking an antacid or H2 blocker you are still suffering from heart burn or chest pain, ask someone to call 911.
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
I ate a very large meal about 45 minutes ago, and am just now experiencing some chest pain that occurs when I breathe in. Other than this chest pain, I don’t have any other apparent problems. I feel a little indigestion, but that’s it. The pain is sharp and localized in the center of my chest and occurs only when I inhale a certain amount of air. I checked my pulse and that was a little bit fast also, but that might have just been panic because of the weird pain I was feeling.What could cause this?
I must state that the large meal I ate wasn’t as healthy as usual, so it could be acid reflux, but I’m not sure if breathing has anything to do with that.
Also, the pain has stopped completely now. The episode lasted for around 10-15 minutes I think.
I did the same thing when I had a tooth extraction and hadn’t eaten anything solid for days – I had chest pains so bad I thought I was having a heart attack – turn out to be indigestion – with a full stomach pressing on the diaphragm – never did that again – I would start eating healthier food and smaller portion to avoid this happening again – but if this happens again it could be a hiatal hernia and would seek medical advice
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Acid reflux is the condition that most of us suffer from and many do not even know that. It has symptoms like many other conditions, but they can be overlooked by the majority. What is important to know is what those symptoms are and what to do about acid reflux.
It is essential that once you think you are suffering from acid reflux to go and get treated. As longer as this condition goes untreated, as worst the things get. It can end up permanently damaging your throat or your esophagus. Treatment is available. At the first sign of acid reflux, go to the doctor and get treated.
The most common symptom in acid reflux is a burning sensation. This can happen after a meal rich in oil or spices. Even after eating french fries we can feel this burn in our chest.
Besides the burning sensation, which is the most common and can happen even to children, many other symptoms can tell us we are suffering from acid reflux. Some of them include a bad breath, a sore throat, regurgitation, cough, even yellow teeth, in spite our thorough hygiene of the mouth. This symptoms may end up to be just as bad as the burning sensations that one feels and should not be looked at with less interest.
Another big symptom of acid reflux is chest pain. Together with the burning sensation, this is one of the most misunderstood signs of this condition. It is generally believed that when you get chest pains, you may have a heart attack. Yes, this can be true, but you may also be suffering from acid reflux. Well, it does not matter much now. It is a very good thing to go to the doctor when you fell chest pains because this is a matter of live and death.
Heratburn is another important symptom of acid reflux condition. It has this name because the pain that one feels is a burning sensation that comes from the heart area and spreads to the whole chest. There are two reasons why this pain feels like it is coming from the heart:
– the acidity that comes up through the throat inflicts a lot of apin;
– bad vibes are created;
To better distinguished between a heartburn and chest pains, you must know that heartburn decreases or increases with the amount of food we eat. But when you really do have problems with your heart the pain is more intense and you have the impression that your heart is about to burst.
In any of these cases, the best thing to do is get help as soon as possible.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
I have been experincing a sensation that I have to force myself to breath and an exact mild discomfort pain in middle of the chest like near the esophoogas? Could it be anxiety,gerd, reflux or something else?
Sorry to hear that, I hate that feeling in the chest especially not knowing.
Anxiety is indeed one of the most common occurences these days, many people contribute their chest pains to a heart attack and they go to the hospital, they then find out it was an anxiety attack. I took a friend once and that’s when I started to learn more. The problem is they send you on your way and that doesn’t help people manage or control it.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
I get this pain often, so I know it isn’t a heart attack. What else can cause chest pain?
DO NOT LISTEN to any of these answers. No one knows what they’re talking about. It’s the price you may pay by asking medical questions online. Why ‘you may pay’? Because you are likely to choose the answer that makes you feel the most comfortable. Here’s where you can make a big mistake. You are risking your health, and I put that lightly. You can’t ask questions in this field, particulary directed to laymen, and this is just what you’re doing. These people may answer you as if they know what they’re saying is right and this is unbelievable to me. I’m sick to death of using the excuse that they are well intentioned.
PEOPLE: Giving medical advise, OF ANY KIND, is not for you to give, much less it being a federal offense. You may think you are not doing this, but you are. You are putting people in danger by being on this site as a participant. If you really care, you will heed my advise.
Please, get your chest pain checked out. No one even knows your age, not to speak of medical history, but yet they have an opinion. An MD, without examination and history couldn’t answer you. You can start by paying attention to your symptoms. Pain is a warning, and persisting pain needs attention.
Do the right thing, and take care of this.
Grizz
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
I was recently diagnosed with blood clots and have been having TIAs or mini-strokes. The other day I had an unexplained pain in the right side of my chest radiating down my right arm and into my back. I got very sick to my stomach. This feeling past after about 15mins, but reoccured later that night. I found rest helped.
With your background I would suggest seeing your doctor.
from what I hear a person can have pains just about anywhere when suffering with a heart attack. But, it could be a pulled muscle, indigestion or a host of other things.
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
I have been having sharp chest pains during the night and it affects my arm sometimes. It also gives me a head ache and my chest burns. What type of doctor would you recommend to start with?
Arm + chest means heart attack!
Please don’t hesitate to see a doctor as soon as possible
Just a GP to start with, and he/she can refer you to the appropropriate specialist.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
I am under medication "zimvastatin 10mg" due to high levels of cholesterol in my blood. Today I’m having an unusual pain in the right side of the chest. The pain comes on & off. Quite difficult when the pain comes. I did not tell anyone yet. I am in my office. Can anyone please tell me immediately why I have this? It will be of help if any doctor can see this query and answer me.
Thanks.
You should go see your doctor…
It could be ANYTHING, from heart attack, to indigestion..
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
I have been having what I consider chest "annoyances" for about the last week. I can’t tell if they are heart related or muscle related. I am 27 years old and its not like I am grossly overweight. I could probably lose a couple pounds but thats about it. I did have a stress test about three months ago and passed with no problems. Heart disease does run in my family which is why I had the stress test in the first place. The pain gets worse when I move my move my chest in certain ways. Anybody have any ideas of what this could be?
You need to go see a Physician for your problem, never wait and try to figure it out yourself! Here are some things though that you could consider! I would still however go see a Physician!
There are many causes of chest pain. One is angina which results from inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries. Chest pain can also be due to a heart attack (coronary occlusion) and other important diseases. Do not try to ignore chest pain and "work (or play) though it." Chest pain is a warning to seek medical attention.
Causes of chest pain
Angina
Aortic Stenosis
Costochondritis and Tietze Syndrome
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Heart Attack
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Shingles
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
My boyfriend will be 50 in a few weeks, obviously is at the prime age for a heart attack. Last week before this chest discomfort start he was doing some heavy lifting. He waited for almost a week to tell me that he had this pain and is blowing it off that it’s due to the lifting. He says that if it was a heart attack that he would’ve been dead by now.
When chest pain strikes it can be an alarming situation. Most people go straight to thinking they are having a heart attack, and sometimes they are right. But chest pain does not always involve the heart. In fact sometimes it can related to your lungs, stomach, stress, or simply your muscles and bones. Chest pain is nearly always amplified by the anxiety that people feel when they first take note of it. The way to help yourself and others around you is after you dial 9-1-1 to try and remain calm, take a few deep breaths and relax. I will endeavor to give you the knowledge you need to help you feel better and seek further help when it is needed.
Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are mildly inconvenient, while other causes are serious, even life-threatening. Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your heart, lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, tendons, or nerves.
Angina is a type of heart-related chest pain. This pain occurs because your heart is not getting enough blood and oxygen. Angina pain can be similar to the pain of a heart attack.
Angina is called stable angina when your chest pain begins at a predictable level of activity. (For example, when you walk up a steep hill.) However, if your chest pain happens unexpectedly after light activity or occurs at rest, this is called unstable angina. This is a more dangerous form of angina and you need to be seen in an emergency room right away.
chest pain can also be related to problems with your digestive system. These include stomach ulcer, gallbladder disease, gallstones, indigestion, heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux (when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus).
Ulcer pain burns if your stomach is empty and feels better with food. Gallbladder pain often gets worse after a meal, especially a fatty meal.
If injury, over-exertion, or coughing have caused muscle strain, your chest wall is often tender or painful when you press a finger at the location of the pain. This can often be treated at home. Try acetaminophen or ibuprofen, ice, heat, and rest.
If you know you have asthma or angina, follow the instructions of your doctor and take your medications regularly to avoid flare-ups.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call 911 if:
You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest.
Pain radiates to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades.
You have nausea, dizziness, sweating, a racing heart, or shortness of breath.
You know you have angina and your chest discomfort is suddenly more intense, brought on by lighter activity, or lasts longer than usual.
Your angina symptoms occur at rest.
You have sudden sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bedrest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement that can lead to a blood clot in your leg.
Know that your risk of heart attack is greater if you have a family history of heart disease, you smoke,use cocaine, are overweight, or you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF:
You have a fever or a cough that produces yellow-green phlegm.
Chest wall pain persists for longer than 3 to 5 days.
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