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As in anything, it depends on what is wrong. Pain is your body's response to a problem. It could be lack of oxygen to the heart muscle, for instance.
If you have chest pain, you need to get yourself to the ER to be checked. Right now. Your heart doesn't hurt for no reason, and the reason is usually pretty emergent.
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∙ 9y agoA squeezing pain in the heart could signal a heart attack. Any time a person has chest pains, they need to seek emergency treatment.
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What causes accasional pain on the left side of the body near the heart?
heart disease or heart attack
You just want to no what causes chest pain after a heart attack?
Chest pain after a heart attack or during a heart attck is caused by constriction of the blood vessels. Your heart needs blood to survive and when the vessels constrict, it limits bloodflow to your heart. This causes intense pain--that is why you are given nitroglycerin tablets. Nitro opens the vessels.
Can slowing your heart rate reduce pain?
no. Unless it's heart pain --a condition called angina pectoris which is caused by blocked arteries in the heart. Slowing the heart in that situation causes the heart to need less oxygen and have less frequent and severe angina. Beta blocker drugs do this. But slowing your heart won't help your back pain, kidney stone pain, etc.
What causes back pain radiating to the left arm?
The two most likely causes are either a heart attack or a degenerate intervertebral disc.
Does a tightness on the left side mean you could suffer a heart attack?
Many people with chest pain fear a HEART ATTACK. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to your health, while other causes are serious and even life-threatening. Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your heart, lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, tendons, or nerves. Pain may also spread to the chest from the neck, abdomen, and back.
What causes pain near heart?
a variety of things can cause pain near, or in, the heart. the most serious being a heart attack. it is better to err on the side of caution & seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY!
What causes a heavy shooting dull pain in left arm from neck to elbow?
It could be a heart attack.
How do you spell heart as in pain?
To suffer or inflict pain is to hurt.
What heart condition causes fever malaise chest pain that increases with inspiration or heartbeat dyspnea and tachycardia?
Pericarditis
What causes right arm neck and jaw pain?
Could be heart related, go to your primary care physician.
What causes central chest pain and tingling down the left arm?
Either angina or a pending heart attack.
What causes the pain in a heart attack?
When you have a heart attack, it is painful because of a buildup of lactic acid. It builds up in your muscles and can be felt in your neck, arms, or back.
