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In order for our bodies to remain healthy, all of the organs must be functioning properly. Issues with any of the organs can cause all sorts of problems. However, problems with some organs can be much more alarming than problems with some of the others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you have issues with the kidney or liver, you should be able to get the treatment that will help you get better over time. However, if the heart is not functioning properly, there is typically no time to spare. While some symptoms caused by heart issues can be quite alarming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angina occurs when there is not enough oxygen-rich blood flowing to the heart. While symptoms of angina can be similar to the symptoms of a heart attack, the risks are not the same. No matter what, any issue with the heart is something that you need to take seriously. Here are 8 signs of angina to look for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Chest Pain
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If you are experiencing chest pain it is not something that you should take lightly. With all of the vital blood vessels and organs found in this area of the body, chest pain could be a sign that there is something really wrong. Not all chest pain is caused by something that you should be overly concerned with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, chest pain is something that can be quite alarming. Angina is the result of a reduction in the flow of blood to the heart. While angina<\/a> is often mistaken for a heart attack because of the symptoms of the condition, it does not always mean that there is a serious risk to your health if you suffer from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what, if you are experiencing any type of chest pain it is not something that you should take lightly. It could be dangerous and you should not take this symptom lightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Jaw Pain
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Not everyone realizes just how interconnected the human body really is. Every part of the body is connected in some way or another. There are blood vessels and nerves <\/a>intertwined throughout the body. If there is a complication in one area of the body symptoms of the issue can easily be felt in other areas of the body as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the case for angina as one of the symptoms of this condition is a pain in the area of the jaw. If you are experiencing chest pain and jaw pain at the same time, it could be caused by angina. Chest and jaw pain are also symptoms of a heart attack, so if you are experiencing these symptoms you should take them very seriously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If these symptoms occur without any explanation, do not waste any time getting emergency medical help as it could be the sign of something seriously wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Lightheadedness
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Everyone feels light headed on occasion. In fact, feeling lightheaded is quite common. Being lightheaded can result from many different things. Simply getting up to fast or not eating can cause a person to become lightheaded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are times when becoming light-headed may be the sign of something that is not right in the body and when this occurs you should really go see a doctor. Feeling lightheaded is one of the symptoms of angina. While being lightheaded is not necessarily a dangerous thing, it can be risky if you are driving or operating other heavy machinery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, other causes for lightheadedness or dizziness <\/a>aside from angina can be quite serious. This is why it is important to take this symptom seriously and to seek medical attention as soon as possible. This is especially true if you are experiencing chest pain and some of the other symptoms of a heart attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Chest Tightening
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A person who is suffering from angina may experience intense pain in the area of the chest. In addition, the person may start to feel like their chest is tightening. When this tightening starts to occur it can be quite alarming and a person may begin to panic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panic can cause further symptoms such as difficulty breathing. The tightening of the chest can also be a sign of a heart attack<\/a>, which is just one reason that a person experiencing this may become very frightened. When the tightening of the chest is a result of angina it is typically short-lived. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This symptom will typically subside faster when a person tries to take deep breaths and relax as much as they can. If the tightening in the chest does not go away quickly, it is important to make sure that you seek medical attention right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Excessive Sweating
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Sweating can be awkward for us at times. After all, it can leave us smelly and even cause stains to appear on our clothing. However, sweating is actually an evolutionary advantage. Sweating helps us to regulate the temperature <\/a>of the body. In addition, sweating also helps to get rid of toxins in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that sweating excessively can be a sign that something is not right in the body. A person with angina is likely to have extreme stress when the pain in the chest and the tightness of the chest occurs. This can cause a person to start to sweat excessively. A person experiencing a heart attack may also start to sweat excessively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing some of the symptoms on this list and you are also sweating excessively, it is a good idea to seek medical attention right away as it is a sign that something is wrong and you need to find out the exact cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Difficulty Breathing
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The heart is responsible for helping to circulate oxygen through the body. When the circulation <\/a>is affected, different areas of the body can become short on oxygen. This will result in the body trying to compensate. Angina can cause a decrease in oxygen flow to the lungs and heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can cause a person to feel short of breath. The restriction of blood flow into the heart that is caused by angina is typically temporary. When we can relax the chest muscles the flow of blood can be restored and you will no longer feel short of breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you begin to feel short of breath the most important thing that you can do is to try and remain calm and take as deep as breaths as possible. However, if you have sustained shortness of breath it could be a sign of a heart attack and you need to seek medical attention right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Indigestion
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Complications and illnesses in the body can present symptoms that are somewhat unexpected. After all, the entire body is connected in some way. An issue with one area of the body can affect another unassociated area of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This may cause some confusion. One example of this is angina, which is located in the chest, which may cause a person to experience indigestion in the abdomen or stomach area. The reduction of blood flow into the heart can cause a pain that is similar to feeling indigestion<\/a>. At times this may cause confusion as people will treat themselves for indigestion instead of seeking urgent medical attention for what could be a severe angina attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While indigestion can be a symptom of many different kinds of ailments, if you are experiencing indigestion along with some unexplained chest pain, excessive sweating, or any of the other symptoms on this list, it is important to go to your doctor as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Nausea
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When a person is feeling emotional or physical stress, it is common to feel sick to our stomachs. In fact, if you become extremely stressed you may even actually vomit. Nausea <\/a>is often a sign of the body being under some type of trauma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it can also be caused by something milder. Since an issue with the heart can be a considerable trauma, it is no real surprise that nausea can be a symptom when something is wrong with the heart. Many people who suffer from angina complain about feeling nauseated during an angina attack. There are some medicines available that can help to relieve nausea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This feeling will typically subside when a person relaxes and the flow of blood starts to return to normal levels. Nausea accompanied by some of the other symptoms on this list could be a sign that you are suffering from angina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Rapid Heart Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An accelerating heart rate is one of the most common signs that you are having some kind of cardiac event, and this makes a lot of obvious sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that, but you may also find that as your heart rate increases, you may also find that it becomes less regular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a lower supply of blood to the heart muscle, you will now find that you aren\u2019t getting enough oxygen <\/a>around your body. This sends your whole system into panic mode, and one of the first things that happen here is that the heart starts to work much harder in order to try and make up the deficit. This can result in the heart rate getting faster and faster until eventually, it might cause a heart attack or another serious event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice your heart rate getting much faster, then you should try to breathe more slowly and rhythmically in order to try and calm yourself back down. Ironically, this will actually help you to get more useable oxygen where it is needed most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Tiredness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Angina can cause general tiredness and lethargy. This is the result once again of a lack of oxygen and energy getting around the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that your blood contains red blood cells. These provide oxygen which is then used in order to react with fat stores and to act as a catalyst in energy-producing reactions. The result is that angina can leave you feeling exhausted \u2013 as though you\u2019ve just run a large distance and been left with no energy left to do anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, you\u2019ll also be feeling tired due to the amount of energy and stress <\/a>your body is under: with such a crucial event happening, there is little energy remaining for other things within the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Sense of Dread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A common symptom that occurs along with angina, heart attacks, and a whole host of other heart-related issues, is that it can cause a sense of \u2018dread\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we forget is that our emotions are dictated by the feelings and the cues we get from our bodies. Our bodies produce hormones in response to things like low blood pressure, low oxygen, heat, cold, and more. These then cause us to think in specific ways by affecting our thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you suffer from angina, this sends several signals through the body that let it know something serious is happening. Low amounts of oxygen, for instance, will cause chemical reactions in the brain. Likewise, when your heart rate gets faster, this can stimulate the vagus nerve and thereby trigger the fight or flight response \u2013 resulting in a flood of cortisol<\/a>, adrenaline, and other key neurotransmitters. Together, all of these will make you feel stressed, scared, and anxious \u2013 even if you aren\u2019t quite sure why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, you might not have noticed that your body is under strain yet \u2013 but your unconscious mind has detected it on some level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Dizziness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dizziness and lightheadedness can occur as a result of angina, as the body is less able to get enough blood and oxygen to the brain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might have experienced this exact feeling before in numerous different circumstances. For instance, if you have ever gotten up too quickly from where you are sitting, then you might have experienced what is known as a \u2018head rush\u2019. In short, the body isn\u2019t able to get the blood to the brain quickly enough due to the change in gravity, and as such you will now be experiencing a sense of dizziness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also how laughing gas works \u2013 effectively starving the brain of oxygen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, the lack of oxygen is caused by the heart not getting enough to send around the body. However, the effect is the exact same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Crushing Feeling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common reasons people call emergency services is heartburn<\/a>. What happens is that they get indigestion which they feel in their chest \u2013 just behind their heart \u2013 and they mistake this for a heart attack. Quite rightly, they then call someone who knows what they are talking about in order to find out whether that might indeed be the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, those who have experienced a heart attack or angina before will know that this feels very different from heartburn or other \u2018sharp\u2019 pains that they might feel in their chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More specifically, heart-related problems feel much more like a crushing sensation \u2013 or like there is a heaviness on the chest. In fact, some older illustrations depict what this might feel like very well by showing a little goblin sitting on the chest as the sufferer sleeps. Imagine that heaviness and that crushing feeling, and you will have a much better idea of what angina actually feels like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Short Breath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, if you are experiencing low levels of oxygen making their way around the body, then this can also lead to a feeling of breathlessness. Angina is actually caused by a condition called ischemia \u2013 which is low oxygen making it to the heart, often as a result of artery disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when there is low oxygen supply to the body at large, this is rather known as hypoxia or anemia<\/a>. Either way, you might notice that your body feels cold, that you get out of breath when doing normal things like climbing the stairs, and that you generally feel very lethargic and less inclined to be active. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many causes for short breath and of course, not all of them are dangerous \u2013 but it\u2019s another symptom to look out for among the others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. Sense of Detachment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you might also notice a kind of \u2018floaty feeling\u2019 or a sense of detachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that we said that angina could work in a similar manner to laughing gas by affecting the supply of oxygen to the brain<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, this is also how gas and air work. Gas and air work by increasing the amount of oxygen in the body and actually completely removing the carbon dioxide. This has the effect of starving the brain of oxygen (ironically) because the brain actually needs carbon dioxide in order to extract oxygen and use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, that same feeling of light-headedness and detachment that you may feel when you have gas and air, can also be experienced when you experience angina.
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