One of the most common and troubling symptom of acid reflux is the burning sensation in the middle of the chest. This pain radiates from the same area as the heart. It might be mild when beginning, but there may also be times when it can be a strong, stabbing pain. The pain can be felt high in the abdomen or can be located more in the neck region. There can also be a feeling of a pressure in the area, and this can also move around the body and into the back and/or shoulders. Acid reflux can also bring on breathing problems and nausea. These symptoms may not present all at once, but if they do, they can appear to be something much more serious than simple heartburn.

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The biggest problem is that these symptoms are often similar to those someone might feel if they are having a heart attack and people without a history of acid reflux who experience an episode like this may think they are warning signs for a heart attack.

Heart attacks symptoms include: pains normally in the center of the chest that can also effect the arms and neck, a feeling of pressure that might radiate anywhere in the torso, fast or irregular heart beat and problems drawing in air. They might also feel like they are going to be sick, or they may break out into a sudden cold sweat.

It is easy to see why someone would get confused, and why the symptoms of acid reflux are often mistaken for that of a heart attack, and even vice versa.

Reflux is not normally something that will require a person to seek emergency care, but someone with a heart attack must seek medical treatment as soon as they possibly can.

The top symptoms for both are pain in the chest, breathing problems, discomfort and pressure, and nausea. The list reads the same for both, and that means they both need to have the same reaction, even though they are not related in any way and one is more serious than the other.

If you are unsure if you or someone else is suffering from reflux or a heart attack always call for help. Even someone who might think it is reflux should have this checked out as soon as possible. It is far better to be safe than sorry in this case.

Even someone who has regular bouts with acid reflux symtoms like this can never really be sure they are not having a heart attack. Though it might seem silly, the hospital would rather that you came in so they can check you over. By not going and your symptoms turning out to be a heart attack could cause a lot of damage, and might even result in death. If it feels like it could be a heart attack, a person should be cautious not matter what.