Customer question:
Can pain on the left side of the heart indicate a heart attack? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Pains on the left side of the chest, mainly if localized near the heart, can signify various problems, including heart problems. A heart attack is one of the events that can cause pain in the heart area. The key is to understand that not every pain in the left side of the chest means a heart attack.
Signs of a heart attack that may be accompanied by pain in the left side of the chest include:
- Pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest: The pain may feel like tightness, weight, or pressure in the center or left side of the chest.
- Pain spreading to other body parts: chest pain may spread to the left arm, jaw, neck, back, or abdomen.
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath: a feeling of difficulty breathing or shortness of breath accompanied by chest pain may occur.
- Weakness, fatigue, and sweating: the person may experience a feeling of exhaustion, heavy sweating, and general weakness.
- Sickness and dizziness: Dizziness, feeling weak, or even losing consciousness can be signs of a heart attack.
It is important to emphasize that pain in the left side of the chest is not necessarily related to a heart attack. Other causes of pain in this area include digestive problems, muscle tension, lung problems, and nervous causes.
Suppose a person experiences pain on the left side of the chest, especially if it is accompanied by symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, or pain that spreads to the arm or jaw. In that case, they must seek medical attention. Only a professional assessment can confirm the cause and enable timely treatment.
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