Chest pain can be a sharp or dull pain that occurs in any area of your chest. At times, this chest pain spreads to other areas of the body like the arms, into your neck, or jaw. When faced with chest pain, you often feel like your chest is being crushed or squeezed and achiness. Note that at times, chest pain can last for just a few minutes or hours, but if it suddenly persists for weeks and months, it is good to see a doctor to check your chest.
Furthermore, at times chest pain happens when your heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood.
How to handle chest pain at home
It is good to note that chest pain can be caused by many different things as seen above. Firstly, if the chest pain is caused by acid reflux, it is advisable to consume almonds. This is because almonds help in the prevention of heart disease and chest pains. Secondly, in case your chest pain is a result of excess gas and bloating in your stomach, it is advisable to take hot tea. One type of hot tea that is highly recommended is the hibiscus tea and this is because it helps to relieve bloating. Another thing you can take for chest pain is garlic. That is, in case you feel uncomfortable in your chest area, it is recommended you chew some garlic cloves. Another thing is, to endeavor to stay hydrated when you feel chest pain. In case you do not have access to warm water, take water at a normal temperature. Try as much as possible to avoid cold or iced water when you have chest pain.
Here are some of the common causes of heart pain include:
- heart attack
- stable angina
- unstable angina
- heartburn
- acid reflux or GERD
- muscle strain
- injury to muscles
How to prevent chest pain
Below are a few steps you can use to avoid chest pain;
- Avoid smoothing or using tobacco products
- Try as much as possible to maintain a certain weight
- Limit the rate at which you consume alcohol
- Make sure you eat healthily
- Exercise as often as possible.
Note that, in some cases, chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack,( heart attack is a medical emergency. CALL 911) and so added to the chest pain, if you have nausea, light headache, rapid or irregular heartbeat, pains on other parts of the body, and also find it hard to breathe, it is good to see a doctor as fast as possible.
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