Is intensive and constant back pain a sign of possible massive heart attack?

Question

I remember reading a article about the growing number of deaths caused by massive heartattack among women..it mention that chronical and intensive back pain may signal massive heartattack..I recently suffer from very bad backpain which would last 2-3 hours, and I don't think I have done any back breaking works for a long long time, so I am worry about the worst that could happen...

I went 2 my family doctor but he said that's unlikely...but I still worry about it

Answer 1

It's vital that everyone learn the warning signs of a heart attack. These are:

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.


Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.


Shortness of breath. Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort.


Other symptoms. May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.
A heart attack is a frightening event, and you probably don't want to think about it. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a lifemaybe your own.

What are the signs of a heart attack? Many people think a heart attack is sudden and intense, like a "movie" heart attack, where a person clutches his or her chest and falls over.

The truth is that many heart attacks start slowly, as a mild pain or discomfort. If you feel such a symptom, you may not be sure what's wrong. Your symptoms may even come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack may not recognize their symptoms, because the next attack can have entirely different ones.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

See another doctor - signs and symptoms of heart disease can differ somewhat in women and some older physicans have not kept up with their continuing education as diligently as they should. I will agree with him on this point, though, because if you were having a heart attack with that pain, it wouldn't have gone away after those two to three hours. You might have developed heart disease that needs treating, or you might be experiencing another painful illness called "irritable bowel syndrome" - and I can tell you from both a professional perspective and a personal one, that can so closely mimic an abrupt heart attack it can fool even us professionals (temporarily). Whatever the cause of your discomfort, your doc should be finding it and be treating it. That's why I suggest seeing another one - seeking a second opinion is a reasonable thing to do even if you don't choose to stop seeing the first doc.

Answer 4

A massive heart attack would not last 2 to 3 hours. You would have 5 minutes tops!

Answer 5

Here are the most common signs associated with heart disease.

1. Shortness of breath (dyspnoea): Breathlessness or shortness of breath is commonly encountered in patients with heart disease or heart failure. It is also a warning sign of heart attack. Breathing difficulty while exercising or any other physical exertion may indicate a problem with the heart valves. But it can also be due to inflammation and weakening of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) which results in improper contraction.

2. Chest pain: Chest pain (angina) is a classic symptom of heart attack and coronary artery disease (CAD). In some cases, chest pain is associated with inflammation of the tissue covering the heart (pericardium). The type and duration of chest pain is also indicative of the underlying heart disease. Pain may be described as short-term, constant, stabbing or sharp. It can last for a few seconds or for hours together.

3. Swelling of feet: Swelling in the feet and ankles is seen in people with congestive heart failure where the blood pumping capacity of the heart reduces. This affects the kidneys which respond by retaining more fluid in body. The fluid then accumulates in the feet and other parts of the body.

4. Cold sweat: A person who is likely to get a heart attack sooner may start sweating profusely without any physical exertion. Heart failure results in overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system that causes sweating.

5. Tiredness or fatigue: Symptoms of heart disease also vary in men and women. One of the common symptoms of heart failure and heart attack in women is unexplained overall weakness and fatigue. Fatigue is also common in the elderly population or people with diabetes who suffer from heart disease.

6. Irregular pulse rate/palpitations: Strong heart beat or rapid pulse rate is a common complaint of people visiting a cardiologist. Most of the times, palpitations do not result from a heart abnormality but could indicate a heart problem when associated with other symptoms like shortness of breath, weakness and sweating.

7. Pain in the limbs: Apart from chest pain, some people may experience intermittent or constant pain in the shoulder that extends to the entire arm and even the back.

8. Loss of consciousness: Sudden unconsciousness (syncope) is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention. In several cases it is a sign that leads to diagnosis of heart disease.

Answer 6

womens symptoms of a heart attck are atypical. You should ask for a 12 lead ekg

Answer 7

Back pain is also an indicator of acid reflux disease, which can lead to heart conditions.

Answer 8

unlikely unlike ly women in your age from another DOCTOR be sure

Answer 9

between the shoulder blades is not good try webmd.com

Answer 10

he is right - it is unlikely