3. Pain During Exertion
A person who suffers from angina may experience pain during any type of exertion. Physical activity, even some light exercise can cause a person to experience pain in their chest and in other areas of their body. Stressful situations can also cause a person with angina to experience this type of pain.
This pain that is caused by exertion typically will not last very long. Usually, within just a few minutes, a person will get over the pain. This is referred to as an angina attack. The pain caused by exertion or stress is from stable angina. Typically, if this occurs resting will help and the pain will go away.
In some cases, your doctor may prescribe a medication to take either before or after you exercise to help reduce the risk of an angina attack. It is important to discuss this pain with your doctor so the proper treatment can be provided.