Contrary
to its name, heartburn is not related to problems
of the heart. The symptoms of heartburn are
in the vicinity of the heart and so many people
worry that it is a heart attack. Although
not to be taken lightly heartburn is not life
threatening, but heart attacks are and should be
treated as an emergency. Symptoms like chest pain,
breathing problems, pressure radiating from the
chest area, or nausea are all associated with
heart attacks as well as heartburn. In such cases
it is always better to be safe than sorry and get
a doctor to diagnose.
Heartburn
or heart
attack symptoms can
be easily confused because both can cause pain in
the middle of the chest. Other heartburn symptoms
may include a sensation of food or liquid coming
up into the throat or mouth (regurgitation),
especially when bending over or lying down and a
bitter or acid taste in the mouth.
However,
one of the main differences between heartburn and
heart attack symptoms is that with heart attack, a
person may also have nausea, fatigue, shortness of
breath, sweating, lightheadedness weakness and a
sense of impending doom.
There
are ways to tell the differences of heartburn
vs. heart attack:
1. Heartburn
is usually that burning pain from the stomach up
the esophagus. It is often accompanied by a sour
or bitter taste in the mouth. The pain of heart
attack is constant and can be felt as discomfort
or a crushing sensation that lasts for more than
a few minutes and increases when you move
around.
2.There
are several other symptoms of a heart attack
like nausea, dizziness, sweating, weakness,
shortness of breath, anxiety, pain that spreads
up into the jaw, shoulder, or down the arm.
There may be a feeling of numbness and tingling
in the shoulders and arms. The heartbeat becomes
irregular or rapid.
3.The
skin is pale or has a pallid look and may be
cold and/or sweaty.
4. When
considering heart attack vs. heartburn, also
consider the timing. Though heart attacks can
come on at any time, they are often triggered by
exercise. Heartburn often flares up after a
meal, typically 30 to 60 minutes later. Also,
the pain is worse while lying down, bending
forward, or straining, and better when standing
up, swallowing saliva or
water.
5. Taking
antacids will not relieve the chest pain of a
heart attack. Indigestion pain dissipates while
that of a heart attack
persists.
6.If
there is a family or medical history of heart
disease, the symptoms could likely be a heart
attack.
It
is always prudent and safe to assume the worst and
hope for the best.
Did
you know that your painful, debilitating heartburn
could be permanently eliminated? Following the
holistic approach you can treat your heartburn
safely and naturally and permanently prevent its
recurrence.
