I ate pork with alot of butter, and mashed potatoes with butter / milk mixed. About 5 minutes after I started to get severe chest pains. Pain that stings with alot of pressure around the center of my chest. What do you think it may be?
2007-08-01 17:25:34 · 10 answers · asked by themarinecowboy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
If you're concerned about having a heart attack, you need to consult a physician immediately.
Symptoms of a heart attack usually come on gradually and include pain described as tightness, pressure, or squeezing which may radiate to the arm (usually the left), jaw, neck, or back, as well as shortness of breath.
Again, if you are having severe chest pain you should consult a physician asap. Even if you're not having a heart attack, you could still have a cardiac condition which requires prompt medical attention.
2007-08-01 17:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides pressure & a tightness around your chest, which is a symptom. Tingling & soarness in either one or BOTH your arms & hands as well as your neck, back & jaw are definite signs of a heart attack & you should go directly to the E.R. Believe me, I know first hand. Felt like my whole upper body was breaking down. I had warning signs for almost 2 months, but they would go away. But this particular time it was lasting over 2 hours n' I said screw this & checked myself in. Emergency procedure of an agio-plasty n' inserting a stent into my artery was the outcome followed by a 5 day stay in the hospital. Don't wait if your gut tells you it's something other than heartburn! The earlier you can catch it will be all the less damage to your heart. Also, now it's time to be more conscious about your diet; low to no sodium & cholesteral intake. Heart healthy choices now will do a world of good!
2007-08-01 17:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe chest pains should never be ignored.The foods that u eat..like pork ,butter ..etc. build up in your main arteries as a plaque like substance...Get to your Doctor A.S.A.P!
2007-08-01 17:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by Flynn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it could be cardiac related but most likely it is related to reflux or being such a high fat meal, it may also be gall stones. Why you eat fat the body needs to secrete bile to breakdown the fat from the gall bladder. A stone obstructing the gall bladder results in pain similar to that described.
2007-08-02 00:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Fred S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be a heart burn. Try taking some antacid and see if that works, if not, I strongly suggest you head for the emergency room. Then, I strongly suggest you begin to eat much better. Take care.
2007-08-01 17:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's most likely just simple indigestion. If you start getting short of breath, faint or dizzy, or have a numbing/pain sensation run down your left arm, call 911.
2007-08-01 17:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be indigestion, but it could also be heart related. The only way to find out is to get it checked out. It's really not worth taking chances. Please go to the ER. Don't drive yourself. If there's nobody there to take you, call 911.
2007-08-01 17:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by TeriR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably just heartburn or indigestion more likely, when you eat foods with a lot of fat it is hard to digest. try taking it easy on the fats and eat slower.
2007-08-01 17:30:10 · answer #8 · answered by margie k 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heart burn probably, but maybe you should change your diet. Okay, you should change your diet. If you aren't haven't a heart attack now, you will be soon!
2007-08-01 17:30:14 · answer #9 · answered by nothingbutme 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
an over worked liver ?
2007-08-01 17:30:34 · answer #10 · answered by RUth 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋