Did it ever occur that you’re sitting reading your book, and suddenly, you feel a sharp pain in your chest? A burning sensation that makes you feel your lungs are on a stove? Ever happened? No matter how scary it seems at first, a burning sensation in the lungs is usually not dangerous. However, you […]
Let’s face it, at this time and day, our diets are not healthy. A considerable part is dedicated to processed foods which are incredibly unhealthy. In such circumstances, chest pain after eating is common, but is it heartburn or a heart attack? How can we distinguish between the two, and what are non-cardiac chest pains? […]
The layer surrounding your heart, called pericardium, protects the functions of the heart. An injury or infection to this layer can cause fluid to build up between the sensitive layers. This condition is known as pericardial effusion. Fluid around the heart puts pressure on this organ and hinders the effective pumping of blood. If left […]
Do you experience sharp pain under your right rib cage and are unsure whether to take it seriously? The part of your body below your right rib cage is the upper right quadrant (RUQ). Pain in this area can affect nearby organs, including the right kidney, gallbladder, and liver. Although not every kind of pain […]
If you ever feel that your heart skips a beat, there is a chance that it was a heartbeat that came sooner than you expected. Many people experience this in their lifetime. Physiologically, the heart does not actually skip a beat; it has a premature contraction. These contractions are of two types, premature atrial contractions […]
There are many reasons because of which you experience pain between shoulder blades – upper back and chest together. The causes range from heart issues to other body parts like the digestive system. Some of the reasons might not require emergency care. However, you should seek help if the pain occurs suddenly and does not […]