Chest pain or discomfort
The most common symptom recorded by both men and women is chest discomfort. Pain or pressure in your chest may be a sign of a blocked artery that struggles to pump blood or oxygen to the heart, but the intensity of the pain is not directly correlated to the severity of the condition.
Some people associated the sensation with an elephant sitting on their chest, and some reported a stinging sensation, so it’s a matter that differs from person to person.
The pain is local, between the neck and the upper abdomen area, and shouldn’t persist for more than an hour, so if that’s the case, you might want to address the problem with a specialist as soon as you can or even call 911.
So watch out if you’ve noticed abnormal chest discomfort, as it could be a sign of a more serious heart problem!
4 thoughts on “Having These 6 Symptoms? You May Have a Serious Heart Problem”
How does one tell the difference between chest pain associated with indigestion/heartburn and an issue with the heart?
I so wish that articles like these would add “throat clearing” to “coughing” as a symptom of heart disease! Had I googled “coughing” instead of “constant throat clearing,” my husband might still be alive today. However, what my husband was doing in the months leading up to his “widow maker” heart attack did NOT sound like “coughing.” It was the “ahem ahem ahem” of throat clearing. Even the doctor dismissed it as kind of a tic or habit, since my husband was healthy and athletic . . . and I, reassured that my husband’s doctor did not seemed concerned, actually became annoyed at the sound. Googling “throat clearing” only brings up things like post nasal drip — and, sadly, not the serious situation of blood leaking back into the lungs, which is what was happening to my husband. He suffered a fatal heart attack while on a charity bike ride. Please — articles on “throat clearing” need to add “heart disease” as a possible cause and articles on heart disease need to list the symptom of concern as “coughing/throat clearing,” rather than just “coughing” so people can become aware.
I am 76 and have had sinus problems for years, i clear my throat and cough all the time, so idk if one can say that indicates heart problems. thank you
This article is very helpful. I’m constantly clearing my throat. My doctors associates the throat clearing to post nasal drip. The lymph nodes in my throat are always enlarged. I had a my enlarged tonsils removed hoping it would stop the throat clearing but it didn’t. Nothing seems to help with the constant clearing of my throat. I’m extremely concerned about it because I have a mild heart condition and a family history of heart attack and throat cancer. my doctors can’t explain why I have excess fluid around my heart.