Tag: Chest Pain

Fish oil supplements are popular as a source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. However, they may have some unpleasant side effects that you don't know about. Mild side effects include digestive problems, flu-like symptoms, and rashes. More severe symptoms are anxiety, insomnia, arrhythmia, allergic reactions and blood thinning. They may also cause inflammation, oxidative stress, cancer, and decreased immunity.

Knowing the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack is vital for prompt medical treatment. Oftentimes, heart attacks start slowly, unlike what we’re...

Excess gas often causes stomach pain but if it moves upward, the chest may hurt. Common reasons for gas include swallowing air while chewing gum, smoking, wearing loose-fitting dentures, or eating too fast. Carbonated drinks and fiber may also spark gas. Can’t digest lactose, fructose, or gluten? Excess gas is a possibility. To get rid of it, eat slowly and avoid foods that make you uncomfortable. Ginger, papaya enzyme, and activated charcoal are natural and effective remedies.

You may choose to ignore symptoms like heartburn, indigestion, and chronic cough. But did you know that these can be your body’s warning signals for GERD? Occurring on their own or along with chest pain or difficulty in swallowing commonly veers toward a GERD diagnosis. So watch out for these symptoms and seek help at the right time as an untreated disease can lead to many other complications, including cancer.

An intense headache with dizziness can indicate a serious underlying condition like internal bleeding around the brain. Tightness in the chest and radiating pain are warning signs of a heart attack. Blood in urine, stools or sputum is also a matter that requires immediate attention. There are some intense symptoms for which you must not delay receiving emergency medical attention.

In the event of a panic attack, the last thing you should do is let the thought of the attack frighten you. Many people...

Firstly, the aim of this article is not to cause panic but to raise awareness and keep you alert to cancer symptoms. Many of...

The most common type of chest pain in children and adolescents is the chest-wall pain and is further divided into conditions like costochondritis, Tietze syndrome, idiopathic chest-wall pain, slipping-rib syndrome, precordial catch, and xiphoid Pain. Respiratory conditions like asthma can cause chest pain which may be triggered by exercises. Gastric troubles in the stomach, stress, and anxiety can cause chest pain, too.

Chest pain is scary, but it isn’t always caused by a heart attack. Non-heart related conditions can affect both teen athletes and adults. Chest wall pain, or costochondritis, happens after trauma or strenuous activity. Asthma is another common reason. In teens, respiratory infections like bronchitis or pneumonia may cause chest pain. Strains can stretch or tear tendons, while GERD causes painful heartburn. Before starting an intense exercise program, consult your doctor.

Good health is the greatest treasure in this world. If you are healthy you can achieve anything, and if you are not, your life...

Studies show that about 70–80% of women use a bra of a wrong size, putting themselves at various health risks. All thanks to the laces...

MSG symptom complex is the umbrella term that covers all the symptoms of MSG allergy. While the popular claim is that MSG is harmful to everyone, researchers are of the opinion that your body exhibits these symptoms mostly if you're allergic to the flavor enhancer. While the symptoms are many, the most common ones are given here.

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We all know your heart is one of the most important vital organs in the human body. Not all heart diseases come with billboards...

Have you ever had that feeling when it suddenly blackens out and you struggle to stand, forget walking? "No", then, congrats you are absolutely fit....