@drsermedmezher: “I Might Not Wake Up” #wait. Sources- PMID 15014745 loottypootty on TT ***This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with a doctor.*** Chest pain is a symptom that understandably causes immediate worry, as it can be the cardinal sign of life-threatening cardiovascular events like a heart attack or pericarditis. Because of these serious possibilities, any new or unexplained chest discomfort must be taken seriously and evaluated by a medical professional to safely rule out cardiac emergencies. Prompt assessment is especially critical if the pain is accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or radiation to the jaw, neck, or left arm. Despite the fear it creates, chest pain is far more commonly triggered by benign, non-cardiac issues, particularly in younger, generally healthy individuals. In these demographics, the culprit is most frequently musculoskeletal strain, such as costochondritis (inflammation of the rib cartilage), muscle pulls, or joint irritation from poor posture or strenuous exercise. Gastrointestinal issues like acid reflux, along with stress and hyperventilation, are also extremely common causes that can convincingly mimic heart pain, offering reassurance once dangerous cardiac conditions are safely excluded. #health #anxiety #chestpain

Dr Sermed Mezher MBChB MRes

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