Angina
When some people feel a sudden pain in their chest, it could be due to angina (angina pectoris). The condition is a result of the reduced blood flow to the heart. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), which is one of the common diseases related to the heart. Angina is treatable, so it is essential to consult a healthcare provider.
The pain a person feels when they have angina is usually described as tightness, heaviness, pressure, or squeezing in the chest. Some people describe it as if there is a heavy weight on their chest. The individual could also feel pain in their back, shoulder, jaw, neck, and arms. Other symptoms include sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, and dizziness.
Angina can have several causes. For example, coronary heart disease occurs because of the build-up of plaque in the arteries, which is possible if the person has high cholesterol. Sources of cholesterol are dairy, meat, and egg products. There is the good cholesterol that helps the body digest food, provide vitamin D, and manufacture hormones. However, there is also bad cholesterol that is a source of triglycerides, which is a source of plaque.
