Many times people ignore chest pain thinking it is gas pain, due to which sometimes it can even put their life at risk. But by paying attention to some symptoms (Heart Attack Signs) you can identify whether the chest pain is due to gas or a heart attack is coming.

Sometimes when there is chest pain, it becomes difficult to understand whether it is a normal gas problem or a sign of heart attack (Heart Attack Symptoms). Many people get confused between the two and are unable to understand and it becomes too late to diagnose heart attack.

However, by paying attention to some symptoms, the difference between heart attack and gas pain can be made. By paying attention to small things like where the pain is occurring, how it is, you can find out whether it is gas pain or heart attack. Let us know how to identify whether the pain in the chest is due to gas or a heart attack.

• If the pain is due to gas, then relief comes from burping, passing gas or changing body position, like sitting straight.
• This pain can start from the upper part of the stomach and spread to the chest.
• This pain feels sharp, cramping, or burning.
• This is common after eating heavy food or drinking gas-producing drinks.
• This pain gets relieved after some time.

• The pain of a heart attack does not go away by passing gas, burping or changing positions. The pain persists or increases.
• The pain may start in the middle or left side of the chest and spread to the left arm, jaw, neck, back, or shoulder.
• This pain feels like heaviness, pressure or contraction.
• This pain lasts for more than 10 minutes and keeps increasing.
• This pain can occur due to physical activities, stress or high blood pressure.

In case of gas problem-

• Abdominal distension
• Frequent belching
• Feeling uncomfortable after eating

Symptoms of heart attack-

• Difficulty in breathing
• Breaking out in cold sweats
• feeling dizzy or faint
• Nausea or vomiting

• If the pain feels like gas and is relieved by burping or passing gas, then there is nothing to worry about.
• If the pain persists, there is heaviness in the chest, difficulty in breathing or other serious symptoms appear, contact a doctor immediately.
• In case of heart attack every minute counts, so don't delay.

PC:Jagran