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How To Differenciate Between A Heart Attack And An Anxiety Attack?
Question: how do I know if I'm having a heart attack or an anxiety attack ?
Brief Answer:
heart attack -chest pain is unbearable
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In heart attack, you would have a chest pain that is unbearable, excruciating, very scaring to death, along with shortness and difficulty in breathing.
In anxiety, you only feel the mental worry. These is no chest pain as such. There is no much difficulty in breathing as well here.
Both the conditions can present with raised heart rate or palpitations, along with excessive sweating.
Let me know if you have more queries.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so slight discomfort in the chest and adrenaline rushes combined with indigestion are more than likely anxiety attacks ?
Brief Answer:
yes, they are
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, these symptoms point more towards anxiety attacks.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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