Angina in a woman feels similar to angina in men.
Although angina can also have some unique characteristics in woman.
Common symptoms of angina in woman are chest pain, which is described as pressure, tightness, squeezing or burning sensation in the center or left side of your chest as well as discomfort radiating to other areas and the pain with the angina may spread to your arms, neck, jaw or back.
Shortness of breath as well as fatigue, nausea and sweating can also occur with angina in woman just like it can in men.
Shortness of breath can occur, especially during activity and exertion.
Fatigue which is feeling unusually tired or weak and in some cases nausea or vomiting and profuse sweating can occur with angina in woman as well as men.
Angina symptoms in woman as well as men can vary in their severity as well as duration and some women may experience some mild discomfort with angina that may resolve with rest and other women may have more severe and more persistent pain.
Also women with angina may experience atypical symptoms which are not often associated with angina in men.
Women with angina may experience stomach pain which can mimic indigestion or heartburn and even may experience microvascular angina which is a type of angina that affects the small blood vessels in your heart and can cause pain in your shoulders, back or even your legs.
If you experience any of these symptoms of angina you should seek medical attention promptly.
Angina can even be a sign of an underlying heart condition which can require treatment.
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that results from reduced blood flow to your heart muscle, and it often feels like pressure, squeezing or tightness and can potentially spread to your arms, neck, jaw or back.
Angina is a symptom of an underlying heart condition like coronary artery disease, in which arteries are narrowed or blocked or other issues like artery spasms or damage to smaller vessels.
Physical exertion can trigger angina, but some types of angina like unstable angina can occur unexpectedly, even at rest.
If you do experience angina you should seek medical attention to diagnose and treat the underlying cause and prevent more serious issues.