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Tightness & Burning In Chest After Consuming V8 With Cayenne & Tuna. Heartburn Or Any Symptom Of Heart Attack?
Question: 4 nights ago i drank 1/2 glass of v8 with 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne and ate 2 tuna sandwiches very fast. soon after i developed a tighness and burning in my chest for about 15 min....immedieatly thought heart attack...took 3 tums and it went away within 2 minutes do you think it was just heartburn...had no other symptoms of a heart attack
age 44.. good bp.. low colesteral.. no smoke..male......................thanks
age 44.. good bp.. low colesteral.. no smoke..male......................thanks
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Most probable chances that you had acid reflux after fast consumption of v8 with cayenne and tuna. Acid lead to esophageal spasm and producing symptoms of tightness and burning in my chest.
Usually chest pain lead to fear of heart attack which increases anxiety and chest pain further. TUMS is an antacid and reduces symptoms of acidity.
As you do not risk factors for cardiac illness (Normal BP.. low cholesterol.. no smoke) it is least likely that it was heart attack. If you are not re assured you can have your ECG done after consultation from physician.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Thanks for your query.
Most probable chances that you had acid reflux after fast consumption of v8 with cayenne and tuna. Acid lead to esophageal spasm and producing symptoms of tightness and burning in my chest.
Usually chest pain lead to fear of heart attack which increases anxiety and chest pain further. TUMS is an antacid and reduces symptoms of acidity.
As you do not risk factors for cardiac illness (Normal BP.. low cholesterol.. no smoke) it is least likely that it was heart attack. If you are not re assured you can have your ECG done after consultation from physician.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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