Question 1

can mono cause heart pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chest pain is not usually a symptom of mono. It might more likely be related to vomiting or a side effect of medication in which case it is hot really "heart pain" although it might be in the chest. There was one report of a patient who had chest pain related to infarction of teh spleen in mono. Mono does affect the spleen which can even rupture as a result of mono.

Question 2

how do emotions cause heart pain?

Accepted Answer

Through adrenaline: Emotions increase adrenaline which in turn increases oxygen demand for the heart.  Additionally, emotions increase anxiety which can also manifest with chest pain.

Question 3

what can cause heart pain whenii laugh?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Many things, including your heart.  See your doctor right away.

Question 4

can the common cold cause chest or heart pain?

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Yes: A cold or virus particularly with lots of coughing, but sometimes without can cause diffuse aches and pains in chest. Some viruses can lead to an inflammation of the lining around the heart called pericarditis which also can be painful.

Question 5

if i had asd surgery when i was a baby what would cause heart pain now after 18 years?

Accepted Answer

Probably not heart: Most 18 year olds most likely are not going to have "heart pain" as you put it. If you're having palpitations and rapid heart beat, that can feel unusual and should be checked. However most likely the pain is when you breathe, or right in the middle of the chest, and represents pain where the cartilage meets the sternum. Get this looked at, but a muscular problem sounds more likely.

Question 6

heart pain right after eating ? what causes this ?

Accepted Answer

Heart burn: This could be heart burn which usually is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease. You may try otc antacids for 10 days.  If it doesn't go away, see your primary care provider.

Question 7

might eating too much chicken cause heart pain?

Accepted Answer

Chicken: Unlikely chicken would cause chest pain.

Question 8

what could cause heart pain?

Accepted Answer

Arterial disease: Heart pain can come from heart failure, valvular heart defects, and arterial blockages.

Question 9

how do emotions cause real heart pain?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline: Our fight or flight response (nonphysicians know it as adrenaline) can make our heart rate and blood pressure higher and in some people even without heart disease, can result in chest pain.  In severe cases it can even result in a situation that mimics a heart attack (called taka-tsubo) that can effect the pumping of the heart.

Question 10

what causes heart pain when you use the restroom?

Accepted Answer

Valsalva?: Straining to have a bowel movement creates the valsalva maneuver, which can dramatically lower the heart rate. This can cause several problems, including fainting.

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