Question 1

does the heart have pain receptors?

Accepted Answer

Not Really: There are no direct nerves in the heart, but there are nerves in the tissues which surround the heart, particularly the pericardial sack and the "cardiac plexuses." hence, heart pain is often felt as "referred" pain which seems to come from somewhere else like the shoulder.

Question 2

can anemia cause heart pain?!

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends on the severity of anemia.

Question 3

how is heart pain reflected in the jaw?

Accepted Answer

Mechanism unclear: Angina or heart pain due to lack of blood flow very commonly is felt in the jaw, the neck, down the left arm.

Question 4

what is heart pain that feels like heartburn?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Burning chest pain can be related to gastrointestinal problems or to problems with the circulation to the heart. The term "heartburn" implies actually that it is gastrointestinal. But it is easy to confuse the two even for the doctor. So if you have burning chest pain, you need to get appropriate tests as the heart involvement is potentially very serious.

Question 5

what do you advise for heart pain or neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: You need an accurate diagnosis before you can begin to think about any treatment.

Question 6

could pain from acid reflux be confused with heart pain?

Accepted Answer

Sure: The pain is frequently very similar.Many patients make the mistake of assuming chest pain is gastrointestinal with serious complications. Heart pain can be burning, associated with belching, and even at times related to eating, so do not assume your pain is gastrointestinal. Get it checked out. I remember a cardiologist who had "heartburn" and assumed it was GI when in reality it was a heart pain.

Question 7

terrible heart pain. how to tell if  this is just heartburn?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Your profile says you're 34 which makes it unlikely that it is your heart, but you should get it checked out. There is no way of telling for sure over a 400 word paragraph.

Question 8

what could be the cause of heart pain and frequent urination?

Accepted Answer

2 things: They most likely are unrelated. Heart pain, i guess meaning pain in the chest, could be related to something other than the heart. If it is heart related there are several possible reasons (blocked artery, pericarditis for instance). I cannot think of a way to relate any of them to frequent urination. For that think of diabetes or infection in the kidney or bladder.

Question 9

how to prevent heart pain and what to eat to keep the heart healthy?

Accepted Answer

Fresh produce: Veer to the fresh produce aisle and avoid the beautiful packaged foods which is mostly processed junk food.   Fill your basket with fruit and vegetables of different colors.   Different colors mean different antioxidants and a variety of nutrients.   Avoid consuming anything which only feels great while in your mouth but makes you si, uncomfortable and even guilt ridden upon landing in your stomach.

Question 10

what is the name of the nerve that brings heart pain to the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

There isn't just one: There may not be just one nerve that brings heart pain to the brain. This is why people describe their heart attack symptoms so differently.  Some people get nausea, sweating and a sense of "just not feeling right, " while others get the more classic chest and arm pain. Others may get extreme heaviness in the chest and shortness of breath. Thi suggests that different nerve pathways can be involved.

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