I know that 'gas' can cause similar chest pain like angina, but can it be the other way round - can angina pain or chest pain cause 'gas' in the chest region, shoulders and/or arms?
2007-07-22 04:55:47 · 8 answers · asked by Rainbow R 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
It doesn't necessarily go the other way around, the problem is that both pains come from the same area, and often times get confused.
Any chest pain should be thoroughly assesed, the older you get the more important that becomes.
Gas can cause discomfort, but it is usually located right in the middle of the chest, and doesn't travel anywhere (shoulders etc.) Chest pain from angina or a heart attack may or MAY NOT travel anywhere. If you are having chest pain that radiates to the shoulders or neck, get it checked. If you are having pain in the middle of the chest that DOES NOT radiate, get it checked.
In other words there is no way to differentiate between the two without lab work
2007-07-22 06:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angina does not "cause" gas pain. However, for many the pain of angina is very similar to heartburn. Most people describe angina as a pressure or "crushing of the chest.
Here is two links that gives a good deal of information:
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute -
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Angina/Angina_WhatIs.html
American Heart Association -
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4472
Hope this helps.
Terry
2007-07-22 06:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE DOCTORS! Probably a chest infection but DO NOT take a risk with any chest pain. Then, pack in the Fags! .....9 Hours later...I am STILL saying go to the Doc!! and also want to know how many Fags have you smoked today, WITH this pain???? 10/1 about 12!!
2016-04-01 07:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the water build up around the heart that can cause angina
you can have "gas" discomfort feelings =when there is no gas coming out in burps though ,go to the Dr
2007-07-22 05:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really heard of it, but you can check out this site giving info about angina pain causes, signs and treatment....
2007-07-22 05:44:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download the following document
http://www.healthofthesea.com/heartbeat/roadmap/RoadMap-DSB.pdf
Go to the following web and click on the View Movie
http://www.healthofthesea.com
2007-07-24 02:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by Digital Storme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk i suffer from te same thing and i have had my gallbladder removed and i just got threw having a upper scope done and still no ansewrs and still feeling presuree on my chest and having headaches and numbness at times ??? so if you find out ,,letme know okay thanks ;0)
2007-07-22 05:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by littlebitty06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But as you say, it can feel a lot like it.
2007-07-22 05:00:05 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋