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A 20-year-old female asked:
Can anemia cause heart pain?!
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mathew Chengotanswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
Yes: Depends on the severity of anemia.
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Dr. Daniel Zangeranswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Pain: Profound anemia in the setting of heart blockages can precipitate angina . Anemia alone should not.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Why does heart pain happen and what are the causes?
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Dr. Louis Grenzeranswered
Cardiology 57 years experience
Nerves in heart: There are nerves in the heart so if there is a problem in the heart pain can occur. If for instance there is a blockage in an artery, the heart muscle gets damaged and pain can occur. Inflammtion in the sac around the heart, the pericardium, can also cause pain..
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CA
A 36-year-old member asked:
What causes heart pain when you use the restroom?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barton Cookanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 33 years experience
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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A 39-year-old member asked:
What could cause heart pain?
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Dr. Nassir Azimianswered
Interventional Cardiology 25 years experience
Arterial disease: Heart pain can come from heart failure, valvular heart defects, and arterial blockages.
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