Indian Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal Death: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General Rakesh Pal passed away on Sunday (August 18). He was talking to officials about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Chennai visit, when he felt pain in his chest. He was rushed to the hospital, but Rakesh Pal could not be saved. Doctors say that he had a heart attack. Let us tell you what should be done immediately in case of chest pain? What treatment should be taken with immediate effect, so that life can be saved?
Why does chest pain occur?
Dr. AP Singh, a general physician at Ghaziabad’s Yashoda Hospital, said that chest pain does not only mean heart attack, but it is not right to be careless in case of any kind of pain. He said that chest pain can be caused by panic attack, gas formation, muscle pain or acidity. However, if we talk about the symptoms of heart attack, chest pain is also included in it.
What to do if you have chest pain?
Dr. AP Singh said that one should never be careless when there is chest pain. When there is chest pain, people often start taking medicines from the chemist, but this should never be done, because it can be life threatening. He said that if there is chest pain, then one should immediately contact a doctor.
How to differentiate between the pain of heart attack and other problems?
Now the question arises that how can we identify from the 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 there is shortness of breath along with chest pain and pain is also felt in the jaw, hands and shoulders. Apart from this, if there is a feeling of weakness and shortness of breath, then it is a symptom of heart attack. In such cases, the chest pain starts to be felt till the left hand. At the same time, there is a lot of sweating. In this pain, even pressing the chest does not provide relief.
If you feel burning sensation along with chest pain, then it is a symptom of gas. On the other hand, if you feel heaviness in the chest along with pain, then it indicates a problem in the digestive system. When the pain in the chest starts increasing on touching it, then it means that you are suffering from muscle pain.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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