WEBVTT 00:00:03.048 --> 00:00:05.888 Why can stress cause chest pain even when you don't have heart disease? 00:00:06.468 --> 00:00:09.969 Psychological stress can cause chest pain even when there is no physical 00:00:09.969 --> 00:00:11.428 heart disease, according to cardiologists. 00:00:11.748 --> 00:00:14.322 The mechanism is often associated with combat or flight reactions, increasing 00:00:14.322 --> 00:00:16.428 heart rate, blood pressure, and chest wall muscle contractions. 00:00:17.248 --> 00:00:19.987 In addition, prolonged stress can cause shallow breathing, reduce oxygen and 00:00:19.987 --> 00:00:22.228 create a feeling of chest tightness or sharp pain. 00:00:23.168 --> 00:00:26.123 The specialist said these symptoms may be similar to heart attack but often 00:00:26.123 --> 00:00:27.488 change according to posture or breathing. 00:00:27.488 --> 00:00:30.868 Some cases are also related to pectoral gastric acid reflux, which is stimulated 00:00:30.868 --> 00:00:32.688 when the body is under prolonged stress. 00:00:33.608 --> 00:00:36.238 Experts recommend not being subjective with newly arising chest pain, 00:00:36.238 --> 00:00:38.868 especially when accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness or sweating. 00:00:39.828 --> 00:00:42.538 After excluding cardiovascular causes, controlling stress by getting enough 00:00:42.538 --> 00:00:44.948 sleep, exercising, and deep breathing is considered necessary. 00:00:45.808 --> 00:00:47.919 Understanding the right connection between mind and body helps patients 00:00:47.919 --> 00:00:49.608 reduce anxiety and improve their quality of life. 00:00:49.608 --> 00:00:53.428 According to doctors, chest pain due to stress is a common condition, not 00:00:53.428 --> 00:00:57.248 synonymous with heart disease, but still needs careful medical evaluation to ensure safety. 00:00:58.188 --> 00:01:00.613 People should monitor symptoms, avoid self-diagnosis and go to medical 00:01:00.613 --> 00:01:02.068 facilities when there are abnormal signs.