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Q: what are signs of heart attack for women?
heart attack signs i’ve been having back pains for a week now and pain in the temple when i yawn there is a popping i have a burping problem when i feel a little nauseous i just belch and belch, i don’t have to have eatten anything either chest soreness at times no hard pains though

A: I JUST went through this and spent a couple of days getting a complete heart work up. A “popping” in the jaw is more a symptom of TMJ rather than a heart condition. Having pains in the back and trouble with belching could be indicative of a gall bladder problem. What happened to me was severe chest pains followed by a numbness/severe pain in my jaw. My left arm was partially numb – all that and no heart attack thankfully! What I want to tell you is two things -

1.) Women are often misdiagnosed for heart attacks because they do not happen in women as frequently as in men.

2.) The symptoms you are having could be a number of other things and do not sound like a heart attack BUT go to your doctor and have them do a complete check up on your heart because you never know!

Q: what are the signs of heart attack inw omen?
do the hands get icy cold? what are other signs?

A: Uh same as men,

1) chest pain
2) shortness of breathe
3) cold sweats
4) neck pain, shoulder pain or pain radiating down your left arm
5) nausea & vomitting
6) fainting episodes
7) generallized weakness

Q: several heart pains but no signs or symptoms of a heart attack or disease?
i am 19 year old dude.
since the last year am having a real pain on my heart and my shoulder sometimes,and i can not breath very well not at all,i just find some difficulty to breath,but there is no symptoms or signs of heart attack or disease,my lips color is normal beside i do not feel dizzy.would somebody explain to me what is that???

A: It’s easy to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack

While we are pretty used to watching men, in the typical Bollywood movies, clutching their chests and falling down from what is apparently a heart attack, it needn’t come so obviously. The classic symptoms of a heart attack include a heavy feeling in the chest that may be painful. But the heaviness or pain may spread to the left arm, neck, or jaw.

Symptoms include:

* Chest pain
* Pressure, heaviness or tightness in the chest
* Pain or pressure in the neck or jaw
* Pain or pressure in one or both arms (especially the left)
* Shortness of breath
* Sweating
* Nausea
* Pain or throbbing between the shoulder blades

Many people suffer from heart attacks but assume it is only a heartburn or fatigue. When it comes to your heart, it’s important to consult a doctor rather than to self diagnose!
If you have chest pain wait and see if it goes away

If you have a pain in your chest, you definitely must not sit around and wait to see if it goes away. If you’re having significant chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or any other symptoms that suggest a heart attack, call a hospital or any clinic’s emergency number. If you delay treatment when you are having a heart attack you could cause irreparable damage to your heart and it could also prove to be fatal.

You cannot die simply out of fear or severe emotions panic attacks, terror or any other severe emotion can cause heart attacks

It is possible to die of fright, or for that matter grief, anger, joy, or just about any other intense emotion. Though usually victims are older and likely to be in unstable health conditions, even younger people could be so affected. It is possible for a terrifying event to trigger a fatal heart attack.

Multiple scientific studies show that important mind and body connections exist for health in general and cardiovascular health in particular. Your levels of stress and wellbeing are extremely important for your cardiovascular health. Higher stress levels or negative emotions like anger or depression could burden your heart pumping due to release of certain hormones in our blood stream like adrenalin. You should therefore look for ways and means to reduce stress and negative emotions in your lives.

If you are young you will have no heart problems

people as young as 20 can have heart attacksThough predominantly those who are older are more prone to having a heart attack, it is possible to start developing coronary artery disease as a teenager. People in their 20s and 30s have suffered from heart attacks. A heart-healthy lifestyle needs to begin in the childhood, so that kids don’t develop bad habits that they carry to adulthood. Parents should encourage their kids to exercise, limit time spent in front of the television or computer screen, and partake healthy, well-balanced meals.

Children, who are obese, have high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease are at a higher risk. Also, although rare, some children (usually due to genetic differences) can have unusually high cholesterol and thus an increased risk for heart disease.

Another problem today is the kind of lifestyle that we live. Especially the young working population today lives an unbalanced life with no exercise, a lot of junk food and high stress levels. Not to mention overexposure to technology implements that is proving to harm our lives. For this populatonis it especially necessary to have regular checkups and a conscious effort to maintain a well balanced life.
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Q: In case of early signs of heart-attack (pain in chest, arm + nausea), can 2 aspirins benefit?
Aspirin is said to make your blood thin. Could this be of use when someone is not too far from a heart-attack.?

A: yes, but only as a first aid resource, you can also help the victim by sitting them and trying to reasure them . however all conditions or signals of heart attacks require medical help so don’t hesitate into take them to see the doctor.

Q: What are some signs of heart problems?
I know the heart attack signs but what are some others that you can have if you have a heart problem?

I tend to get into phases where I worry I have something wrong: this time its my heart. i am a women, age 25 over weight. My family doesn’t have heart problem problems.

A: - Pain or discomfort in the center of the chest.

-Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

-Other symptoms, such as a shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.

Q: fever chiills be signs of heart attack?
My dad had a heart attack 3 years ago, he didnt know he had a heart attack, over two weeks period, he thought he wsa just dehydrated from work, anyways he had two stents put in, takes plavix, lovastatin and two other meds, and also is taking a pain med . for his back, he is experiencing fever and chills in the evening, especially when its hot outside, could this be another heart attack?

A: No, fever and chills are not symptoms of heart attack, but can be rheumatic fever symptoms, which can lead to cardio-valular problem/s.

Q: Can you get a heart attack with out any signs?
And what are the signs of a heart attack?

A: Yes you can have heart attacks without any signs especially if your a diabetic these heart attacks are also known as a silent MI, (MI is myocardial Infarction) medical term for heart attack. Some of the symptons are feeling of doom, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, tingling or numbness in left arm, pain in jaw, pain in back, diaphoretic ( profuse sweating), feeling you are having indigestion is a big one I have noticed with my patients, lethargic (tired,weak).
If you think you maybe having a heart attack call 911 and never drive yourself to the hospital.

Q: What are some signs of a heart attack?
what are some signs of a mild and major heart attack? i’ve been having some pains in my left shoulder where my collar bone is and i know that it’s not a heart attack but i was wondering if its a sign of something. so i know if its nothing or something i need to call the dr. about. Thanks for your answers!

A: Crushing chest pain. Pain that radiates down the left arm and up into the jaw. Women often has nausea and vomiting.

You probably has some musculoskelatal strain. If in down, see your doctor – the sooner the better.

Q: can you please tell me the signs of heart Attack?
could you please tell me more imformation about it please?

A: If you follow this link it will list the usual symptoms. You may not get all of them, by rule of thumb, any chest pain that persists for longer than 15 minutes should be evaluated:-

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Heart-attack/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

Q: What are the signs of a heart attack?
What are the signs of a heart attack for a woman in her 40’s?

A: Shortness of breath, tightness in chest, pain radiating down on left side of neck to the arm.

Q: What are the signs of a heart attack or stroke?
My mother takes vicodin, blood pressure medicine, zoloft, and several other pills. For a while she either forgets to take her pills or takes them with alcohol. Now the top of her head hurts often, the left side of her face shuts down, and her stomach hurt even after 29 pound fibroid has been removed. Did she have a minor stroke or heart attack and didn’t even know? Or is it something else? What can I do to make sure she stays alive and ok? Any advice would help. Thank you!

A: I would tell her to stop taking all the meds with alcohol and the signs of heart attacks are..

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

Shortness of breath. Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort.

Other symptoms. May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.

Strokes:
* Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
* Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
* Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
* Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
* Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

In my opinion she needs to go see a doctor at any of these signs

Q: What are signs that youre probably going to have a heart-attack? ?
What are the signs of a heart attack coming soon without going to the doctor?? How can you be sure you had a heart attack without going to the doctor?

A: the signs that you are having a heart attack is chest pain or pressure sweating shortness of breath.how a dr can tell if you have had a heart attack is with a ekg and blood tests raised enzymes are the main thing that tells them

Q: Warning signs for a heart attack or a stroke?
What are the warning signs of a heart attack? Are they different for men and women? If so, how? What are the waring signs of a stroke?

A: Heart attack: Men tend to have more chest / arm pain. Women often have trouble breathing or gastric (stomach) complaints. I had an old woman to came to the ER when she couldn’t stop burping. Big heart attack

Stroke : Men & women are similar. Classic “mini strokes” : episodes of visual disturbances, paralysis of one arm/leg, trouble speaking

Q: My mother is have signs of a heart attack, free health care?
my mom is having signs of a heart attack
and wants to have tests run but we have very little money right now with no income…
what should we do?!
I really dont know what to do and am very worried!
Is there someway to have tests done for free or much cheaper?

A: If she’s having symptoms right now, take her to the ER or call 911 as soon as possible. Her life may depend on it.
You can always work out a payment plan with the hospital later.

Q: Do you know the warning signs of heart attack? Do you know the symptoms of diabetes? Why not?

A: I do. And everyone else should, too. And while you’re at it, put in a plug for the symptoms of stroke, too, Pegasus90. Nice job. And nice question.

And by the way, check out the AHA.org website for the symptoms of heart attack and stroke and how to prevent them!!

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