![]() ![]() This type of history indicates a possible gallbladder problem. Other people may notice pain in the upper right side of the abdomen that radiates to the shoulder blades every time they eat a particularly fatty meal. For example, people who develop heartburn and chest pain every time they eat spicy food may be able to avoid the reflux and gas in chest simply by avoiding spicy food. It is important to take note of when the symptoms come and go and if there are any identifiable irritating factors. You should see your doctor if symptoms are persistent or recurrent. If you have chest pains and gassy tendencies you may be being affected by one of these gastrointestinal problems. Inflammatory conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease.There are a variety of causes for irritation of the esophagus and gas in the chest including: Chest or abdominal pain that is described as sharp, stabbing, cramping, or burning.Pain that radiates from the chest to the upper abdomen.These symptoms are often related to the gastrointestinal system and may include: The symptoms associated with angina or heart attack are different from gas in chest symptoms. Unexplained anxiety or a sense of impending doom.Chest pain that is described as heaviness, pressure, tightness or band-like.Palpitations or abnormal heart rhythms ( afib, ventricular tachycardia, or ventricular fibrillation).Left side chest pain that radiates to the neck, jaw, shoulders, arms or back.A person who is having a heart attack may say it “feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest.” Chest pain that is due to angina or a heart attack is often associated with other heart-related symptoms. ![]() What is the difference between gas pain and heart attack?Ĭlassically, chest pain that is associated with the heart muscle not getting enough oxygen (angina) is described as pressure, tightness or heaviness. Often it is the symptoms you have in addition to the chest pain that indicates whether the pain is coming from your heart or somewhere else. Both can cause chest pain or chest pressure. It can be difficult to tell the difference between gas pain and a heart attack. Acid or gas in the esophagus can cause irritation and lead to chest pain that mimics heart attack symptoms. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. ![]()
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