10 Internal Bleeding Symptoms
10. Chest Pain
Experiencing chest pain is a stressful and frightening situation, especially if the cause of the pain is unknown. Chest pain is commonly associated with heart attacks but many other conditions are known to cause them as well. Esophageal spasms, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), panic attacks, and conditions that cause excessive coughing are only a few of the conditions that might cause chest pain without being related to a heart problem. The type of pain felt is usually helpful to distinguish between different conditions. Pain associated with a MI (myocardial infarction) is usually described as an overwhelming pressure that constricts the entire chest, whereas the pain associated with GERD is more of a burning and localized sensation.
Conditions like esophageal tears, esophageal varices, stomach and/or duodenal ulcers might cause chest pain. All of these conditions might cause internal bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract as well. If you are experiencing any kind of chest pain, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to determine the exact cause and avoid further complications.
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