Indigestion & Heartburn
Do you feel like you just consumed a spicy meal and have a burn in your stomach and throat? You might be reaching for the antacid right now, but think about it. Angina, heartburn, and heart attack can all feel very similar. By learning to tell the difference between regular heartburn and the kind of indigestion associated with heart attack, you can protect yourself better.
Normal heartburn is a burning sensation that moves from the upper abdomen and into the chest, occurs after eating, and leaves a sour taste in your mouth. You may also experience regurgitation.
If your indigestion is pair with shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, pressure or tightness in the chest, and dizziness, you could be having a heart attack.
Before moving on, let us briefly mentioned how stomach trouble, like indigestion, heartburn, and acid reflux can be less than obvious signs of an impending heart attack. There are “silent heart attacks,” and they are just as dangerous as normal heart attacks but have less noticeable signs and symptoms.
Symptoms of a silent heart attack usually include heartburn and indigestion, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, muscle strain in the upper extremities or jaw, and unexplained fatigue.
