Heart-related cause: Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy patients reported moderate pain after performing a physical activity or eating. This condition causes the heart’s muscle to become thin; therefore, the pumping ability might be seriously affected.
In general, cardiomyopathy develops due to another health condition, or it might even be inherited.
Fortunately, its symptoms are pretty obvious:
- irregular heart rhythm
- shortness of breath
- swollen legs and ankles
- heart palpitations
If you think that something unusual is going on (especially if your chest hurts), call your doctor.
Heart-related cause: Valve Disease
The type of pain felt in the chest that comes due to valve disease is described as a feeling of intense pressure. Valve disease is common among the elderly. As we age, the risk of developing valve disease increases significantly.
The symptoms of valve disease depend on what valve is affected. Below you’ll find all of them.
- shortness of breath
- tiredness
- pressure in the chest
- heart murmur
Usually, valve disease is not an emergency, but the sooner you inform your doctor, the better.
