Indian Coast Guard Managing Director Rakesh Pal passes away: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General Rakesh Pal passed away on Sunday (August 18). He was speaking to officials about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Chennai when he felt chest pain. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but Rakesh Pal could not be saved. Doctors say he suffered a heart attack. Let us tell you what to do immediately in case of chest pain? What treatment should be taken with immediate effect to save lives?
Why does chest pain occur?
Dr AP Singh, a general physician at Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, said that chest pain does not only mean a heart attack, but it is not right to be negligent in case of any pain. He explained that the cause of chest pain could be due to a panic attack, gas formation, muscle pain or acidity. However, if we talk about the symptoms of a heart attack, it also includes chest pain.
What to do in case of chest pain?
Dr AP Singh said that one should never be negligent in case of chest pain. In case of chest pain, people often start taking medicines from the pharmacy, but this should never be done as it can be life-threatening. He said that if there is any chest pain, one should immediately contact the doctor.
How to tell the difference between heart attack pain and other problems?
Now the question arises that how can we identify from chest pain whether it is a symptom of heart attack or some other problem? In response to this question, Dr. AP Singh said that when chest pain is accompanied by shortness of breath, the pain is also felt in the jaw, hands and shoulders. Apart from this, if you start feeling breathless and weak, then it is a symptom of heart attack. In such cases, chest pain starts to be felt up to the left hand. At the same time, sweating is also significant. This pain does not give any relief even by pressing on the chest.
If a burning sensation is felt along with chest pain, then this is a symptom of gas. At the same time, if there is a feeling of heaviness in the chest accompanied by pain, this indicates a disorder of the digestive system. When the pain in the chest begins to worsen when you touch it, this means that you are suffering from muscle pain.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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