5. Indigestion and Heartburn
One symptom of a heart attack that may not seem like it is related to the condition is heartburn. Heartburn feels like a burning sensation inside the chest. When the heart is doing extra work, it may feel like your food gets lodged in your chest.
Heartburn can be caused by many different things including bending over, eating, working out, or at times when you lie down at night. Indigestion refers to having an upset stomach feeling. A person who has any type of blockage around the heart may experience indigestion. One of the issues with indigestion is that many people will simply treat it and do not realize that it is the sign of something more serious, such as a heart attack.
If you are not feeling well and think that it is just heartburn or indigestion, there is a chance that it could be something more. Getting checked out by your doctor is recommended.