Heart Attack Can Feel Like Acidity: Symptoms and Warning Signs

Sometimes, when your chest feels hot or burns, people think it is just a tummy problem called acidity.

After a big meal, that can happen.

But doctors say the heart can sometimes send similar feelings.

This is because the heart and the tummy use some of the same pathways in the body to send pain messages.

Because of that, a heart problem can trick the body into feeling like acidity.

Dr Aseem Dhall, a heart specialist at ISIC Multispeciality Hospital, says this can happen with a heart attack.

It does not mean every belly burn is a heart problem.

But if the burning feeling stays or you cannot explain it, you should see a doctor.

This is especially important if your heart could be at risk.

A doctor can check and make sure your heart is safe.