Customer question:
Can burning pain in the heart also indicate a heart attack? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Burning pain in the heart is not necessarily a specific symptom of a heart attack. Still, it can occur in various situations related to the heart or other health problems. A heart attack usually presents with squeezing, pressing, or heavy chest pain, but sometimes it can also be accompanied by a burning sensation. It is important to emphasize that burning pain is not necessarily related to a heart attack.
There are several other possible causes of burning heart pain, including:
- Acid Reflux Disease (GERD): Chest pain caused by stomach acid reflux can be perceived as a burning pain.
- Muscle tension: muscle tension in the chest or back area can cause burning pain.
- Nerve problems: Nerve problems, such as neuralgia, can cause burning or pain in the heart area.
- Lung problems: Lung problems, such as pneumonia or pleurisy (pleurisy), can cause pain that some people describe as burning.
- Anxiety or panic attack: Stress, anxiety, or panic attacks can cause physical symptoms, including burning chest pain.
If you experience burning pain or other unusual symptoms in the heart area, getting it treated immediately is essential. You must seek medical attention immediately if a heart attack or other heart problem is suspected. Prompt action is critical to identifying and treating heart problems and reducing the risk of potential complications.
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