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I know that when someone has a heart attack one of the symptoms is pain in the arms and even the neck, teeth and jaws. My question is if someone had the above symptoms but didn’t have any central chest pain, does this mean that you can exclude a heart attack as a cause ?
Also if you have pain/discomfort in the left side of the chest does this exclude a heart attack as the cause (because from what I have read the pain is in the centre of the chest).
Thanks.

Hi
I’m 18 years old and have been working out very hard for 3 weeks. Lifting weights 5 days a week and running 6 days a week (for nearly 40 mins a day). I’m decently fit and in pretty good health but this new work out was pushing my body beyond its limits. 2 days ago when I was running I felt some slight pain in my left chest which was radiating out into my upper left back and my left arm. I quickly stopped exercising and about 30 mins later the pain went away. The next day I went running again with slightly more intensity and had the same pain again (this time with pressure and tightness in the chest). I stopped immediately and just started to rest, yet the pain persisted for the entire day. The next day, the pain in my heart was almost gone but I still had some slight pain and pressure/tightness in my upper left chest and left arm (which disappears and reappears every once in a while), and the pain in my heart becomes slightly noticeable with any activity which makes my heart work a little (even moderate-fast walking). I know heart attacks are very uncommon for an 18 year old, but these symptoms are quite worrying. Also I have no history of heart disease in my family. The good thing I notice is that the conditions are slowly improving (the pain is pretty much completely gone as I write this, but still comes back a little occasionally.)
How serious does this situation sound? What should I be doing about it? I am quite nervous about this and will be seeing the doctor in a few weeks (currently out of the country.)
Thank You for your time and consideration

my dad has been really cranky latly and he has fainted twice alredy he said he gets a pain on his chest and on his arm mostly on his left arm ….are these symptoms of a heart attack or stroke?

When anxiety attack symptoms strike, many people believe they are suffering from very serious, life threatening medical conditions. Understanding exactly what is going on with the body and what is creating the symptoms in the first place is not always an easy undertaking. There are certain things people who experience these symptoms for the first time should do to be positive that anxiety is actually to blame.

Since these signals can mirror heart attack symptoms, it is always advised that immediate medical attention be obtained to make the determination of the real cause. It is very difficult in many cases to distinguish an anxiety attack from an actual heart attack. A doctor should be the one to decide.

If these symptoms are diagnosed as such, there are things people can do to help themselves if future attacks to present. It is important to remember, however, that some people might suffer from anxiety attack symptoms once in lifetime and then never have a repeat. For others, these symptoms become a way of life as anxiety disorders develop and progress.

Treating the symptoms often begins with medical intervention. A combination of prescription medications and therapy can greatly help people overcome attacks and resume normal, everyday activities. Unfortunately, if these symptoms are left unchecked, some people might choose to isolate themselves from triggers. In extreme cases, this can lead to almost complete isolation. In some anxiety disorders, for example, people try to avoid all contact with the outside world, preferring the sanctuary of their own homes instead. This cuts them off from social activity, working, going to school and generally enjoying life to its fullest.

Beyond medical intervention to treat these symptoms, some people find a number of alternative therapies quite useful. Some of the most common therapies used to treat this illness involve those that can calm a person while an attack is in its onset phase and help them stop it in its tracks. These therapies include:

– Deep breathing/meditation. This can be a very effective means for helping some people with anxiety attack symptoms regain composure. The key to using this is to recognize onset signs and react immediately.

– Facing fears. In the case of some phobias that bring on these attacks, psychologists will help patients face their fears to overcome them. This is generally only advised under close supervision by a trained therapist. If it is successful, a person might find they are completely rid of the condition and the attacks.

– Hypnosis. Some hypnosis procedures have been shown to be effective in helping people overcome this problem, or at least frequency.

Dealing with these symptoms is not always an easy undertaking. When coming up with ways to overcome attacks is desired, a combination of therapy, medication and even alternative measures can help some people regain control over their lives.

My girlfriend is complaining of her head feeling like its on fire and her arm hurts and her fingers are tingling. Is your head feeling like its on fire a symptom?
Please list ALL symptoms of a heart attack thanks

Any of a number of conditions that can affect the heart. Some examples include coronary heart disease, heart attack, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary heart disease and high blood pressure. Heart disease is a big problem in today’s society because of lifestyle issues such as poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking.

Heart attack (myocardial infarction or coronary thrombosis) is when part of the heart muscle dies because it has been starved of oxygen. . It can occur as a result of one or two effects of atherosclerosis:

(1) If the artery becomes completely blocked and ischemia becomes so extensive that oxygen-bearing tissues around the heart die.

(2) If the plaque itself develops fissures or tears. Blood platelets adhere to the site to seal off the plaque, and a blood clot (thrombus) forms. A heart attack can then occur if the formed blood clot completely blocks the passage of oxygen-rich blood to the heart.

Usually, this happens when a blood clot forms in one of the coronary arteries (blood vessels to the heart muscle), which blocks the blood supply. Occasionally, a blockage is caused by a spasm (sudden narrowing) of a coronary artery.

Cause of Heart attack:

A heart attack happens when a blood vessel in or near the heart becomes blocked. Not enough blood can get to that part of the heart muscle. That area of the heart muscle stops working, so the heart is weaker. During a heart attack, you may have chest pain along with nausea, indigestion, extreme weakness, and sweating

A heart attack occurs when there is a severe blockage in an artery that carries oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. The blockage is usually caused by the buildup of plaque (deposits of fat-like substances, or atherosclerosis) along the walls of the arteries. The sudden lack of blood flow to the heart muscle deprives the heart of needed oxygen and nutrients. If the blockage is not opened quickly, the heart muscle is likely to suffer serious, permanent damage as areas of tissue die.

Warning Signs for Heart Attack

â?¢ Chest discomfort: uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or fullness.

â?¢ Discomfort in other areas of the upper body: one or both arms or in the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

â?¢ Shortness of breath, either with chest discomfort or alone.

â?¢ Other signs, including nausea, lightheadedness, or breaking out in a cold sweat.

Common Symptoms.

Other common symptoms of a heart attack include:

â?¢ Nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats

â?¢ A feeling of indigestion or heartburn

â?¢ Fainting

â?¢ A great fear of impending death, a phenomena known as angor animi

Medical Treatment

Medical treatment may be started immediately, before a definite diagnosis of a heart problem is made. General treatment measures include the following:

â?¢ Oxygen through a tube in the nose or face mask

â?¢ Nitroglycerin under the tongue

â?¢ Pain medicines (morphine or meperidine)

â?¢ Aspirin: Those with allergy to aspirin may be given clopidogrel (Plavix).

Surgery

After a heart attack, you will usually be offered an exercise test. If this suggests that your coronary arteries have narrowed, an angiogram will be carried out. This involves injecting a dye into the blood so that the coronary blood vessels show up on an X-ray. If your arteries are narrowed, you can sometimes be treated with angioplasty or coronary artery bypass grafting.

When we discuss symptoms of a heart attack, note that experiencing some of them does not for sure, indicate that you are going to have a heart attack. Only the medical diagnosis can do so. Because of this, many people hesitate asking for help. They find it embarrassing, being taken to the hospital or the emergency room and finding that there is nothing. However considering the seriousness of the issue you should leave behind the embarrassment and ask for help immediately when you experiencing the signs and symptoms of heart attack. Some of them are discussed below.

Digestive disturbance can be a symptom of a heart attack. You may also feel an increased pressure on the heart while it is pumping blood. Both these symptoms are very mild and therefore many times they are ignored.

The symptoms of heart attack can vary from person to person. For example, generally crushing pain is experienced between the shoulder blades in men. However, symptoms of heart attack in women include mild pain between in between the shoulder blades. This is actually an atypical symptom.

Angina pectoris, which is also called “Angina”, is the precursor of heart attack. In this condition the patient experiences increase in heartbeats during physical exertion, emotionally charged situation, a big meal, mental stress, cold weather etc. in these situations heart requires more oxygen, however the heart blocking creates a problem. Therefore, you may experience pain in your heart. Generally, this condition lasts for about 15 minutes. If it lasts longer, this should be definitely considered to be a symptom of heart attack.

Dizziness is one of the common symptoms of heart attack. However, the heart attacks would generally occur during 4:00AM to 10:00 AM when you are already dizzy. However, dizziness during the other times of the day, as well without any reason may be associated with a heart attack in the future. This is true especially when the dizziness continues for some days.

Apart from these warning signs, the typical symptoms of a heart attack include squeezing or/and burning pain in the middle of his chest. Some patients also experience terrible pressure in this part. In some cases, the pain also reaches neck jaw, shoulder, arm, lower part of arm, and back. The pain is generally associated with sweating, weakness, dizziness, and shortness of breath. If you experience these symptoms, it is advised to get medical help immediately.

I know the symptoms but was wondering about the actual physiological mechanisms that cause them. If anyone knows the reason for any of the following symtpoms occurance during, in the lead up to or after a heart attack please help me out!
Cold Sweat?
Skin paling?
Difficulty breathing (acute and prolonged)
Prolonged fatigue?
Rapid heart beat?
lightheadedness/dizziness?
Fainting?
Also, do many of these symtpoms have something to do with the autonomic nervous system going haywire?
Thanks!!