Heart or Acidity? Know the real causes of chest pain and quick relief hacks
Samira Vishwas | October 25, 2025 10:24 PM CST
Chest pain is a symptom that people often experience. gas or acidity Understand and ignore it. But this does not happen every time. sometimes it hurts serious heart problem Could also be a sign of. Therefore, it is very important to identify the cause at the right time.
Common causes of chest pain
- Acidity or Gas (Acidity / Indigestion) – Due to rising stomach acid, a burning sensation or pain may be felt in the chest.
- Heart problem (Heart Disease) – If the pain is pressure-like or spreads to the left arm and jaw, then it heart attack May be a sign of.
- Muscle Strain (Muscle Pain) Excessive workout or stretching can also cause chest pain.
- Panic Attack (Anxiety Attack) – Even during stress or nervousness, pressure or heaviness in the chest may be felt.
- Lung Issues – Conditions like pneumonia or pulmonary embolism can also cause pain.
How to identify – Heart or Acidity?
| symptoms | heart pain | Acidity pain |
|---|---|---|
| type of pain | like pressure or tightness | burning or sour |
| pain point | in the middle or left side | up to the stomach or throat |
| other symptoms | sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness | belching, sour mouth |
| When does relief come? | not even at rest | Relief from taking antacids |
if pain more than 10 minutes If it persists, or if you have trouble breathing, contact a doctor immediately.
Quick Relief Hacks (Helpful in Acidity or Mild Pain)
- a glass cold milk or coconut water drink up
- fennel and sugar candy Chew – Helpful in reducing stomach acid
- sip lukewarm water
- Do not lie down or bend over immediately – This can cause acid to rise
- reduce stress and light deep breathing do
when to go to the doctor
- If the pain spreads to the left arm, neck or jaw
- pain accompanied by sweating, vomiting, or dizziness
- pain continues for more than 10 minutes
- have difficulty breathing
Not every chest pain is “gas.” This is your body’s way of warning you. Understand the difference between Acidity and Heart Painand if necessary, consult a doctor immediately.
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