Patterns of Heartburn or Angina Symptoms
For some people, knowing the patterns and triggers of
heartburn or
angina symptoms can help them understand the differences.
- What causes the angina pain to occur
- What it feels like
- How long it usually lasts
- Whether it is relieved by rest or medicine.
After several episodes, you will learn to recognize when you are having angina and its triggers. For a lot of people, angina is triggered by:
- Physical exertion, such as exercise, hurrying, or sexual activity
- Emotion (stress, anger, frustration, or fright)
- Exposure to very hot or cold temperatures
- Heavy meals
- Smoking.
It is important for you to notice if the pattern starts to change. Changes to be aware of may include:
- The pain is occurring more often
- It is lasting longer
- It is more severe
- It occurs without exertion
- It doesn't go away with rest or angina medicine.
These changes in the pattern may be a sign that your symptoms are getting worse or becoming unstable. You should seek medical attention if these things happen.
Unstable angina suggests that you are at high risk for a
heart attack.
Heartburn symptoms usually occur after eating, and can also be triggered by certain foods or activities. Some examples of things that may trigger heartburn include:
- Lying down
- Bending over
- Large meals
- Tobacco products
- Overweight or obesity
- Certain foods and drinks, such as:
o Chocolate
o Peppermint
o Fried and fatty foods
o Tomato products
o Foods and drinks that contain caffeine, including coffee
o Alcoholic beverages.
If you think you have symptoms of heartburn, take an
antacid. If the symptoms do not get better, then it could be angina.
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