5 Angina Symptoms

Here is something you may want to learn about: 5 angina symptoms that you may or may not be suffering from. Some of these symptoms are similar to other illnesses, so just keep the symptoms in mind. Remember that the symptoms vary depending on how strong your angina is. There are four different stages of angina: Stable angina, unstable angina, variant angina, and microvascular angina. The same symptoms happen with all stages of angina, but for instance with the symptoms of unstable angina, a heart attack is a bit more likely to occur.

1. Discomfort of the chest. Some of the symptoms include a burning feeling in the chest, feeling pressure and tightness.
2. Different parts of the body. Angina symptoms are not only in the chest. Angina symptoms happen in the arms, shoulders, neck and throat.
3. Different symptoms between the sexes. Angina symptoms women are more likely to feel include back pain, pain in the abdomen, and shortness of breath.
4. The elderly. Angina is more likely to effect older people, especially if they already have diabetes. Angina symptoms are going to vary even more based on how old you are. Elderly people with other health problems are more likely to experience shortness of breath. Some of the same symptoms of angina could be symptoms of a different condition, so be careful of that.
5. Consult with your doctor. In the first stage, while you'll notice the symptoms you can probably get by. But as the symptoms progress, it'll be better to ask your doctor about the angina symptoms than to be sorry.

If you are experiencing these angina symptoms, check with your doctor to be sure it really is angina. Some cases of angina can be medicated. Angina is worsened by mental stress and when your body has to work extra hard (like exercising). If anything, your doctor can just confirm that you have it and give you medicine to relieve your possible angina symptoms, depending on how bad you have it.

Resources:

The New York Times