Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 9 months ago

How long do heart attack symptoms last woman?

I've heard that heart attack symptoms can be different for women. My mother has some health issues, and I'm always concerned. How long do these symptoms typically last for women before a heart attack actually occurs?

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Surekha Devi Surekha Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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For women, heart attack symptoms can be subtler and sometimes confused with other issues. But generally, if it's a true heart attack, the discomfort, breathlessness, or fatigue will last for more than a few minutes and not just fade away. Regular checkups, especially with high BP, are non-negotiable.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about comparing durations, it's more about recognizing the signs. For women, symptoms can be less typical, like unusual fatigue or stomach pain, and they usually last more than a few minutes. If anything feels off and persists, please get it checked immediately. Your health is priority!

Deepa Singh Deepa Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan, women mein symptoms thode different ho sakte hain, jaise zyada tiredness ya stomach ache. Lekin agar koi discomfort ya pain few minutes se zyada chale aur theek na ho, toh na, turant doctor ke paas jaana chahiye. Bilkul wait mat karo.

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Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

For women, heart attack symptoms might not always be the classic chest pain. It could be unexplained fatigue, nausea, or discomfort in the jaw or back. These symptoms usually last for more than a few minutes and don't go away. Eating a balanced vegetarian diet and staying active also helps with heart health, but immediate medical attention is a must if symptoms persist.

Kiran Devi Kiran Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Didi/Behen, please understand that for women, heart attack symptoms can be different and sometimes mistaken for other things. But if you feel any new or unusual discomfort – be it in the chest, back, jaw, or extreme fatigue and breathlessness – and it lasts for more than a few minutes, it's very important to seek medical help immediately. Don't take any chances.

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Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Oh, tell me about it, women's symptoms are like that elusive good night's sleep – often hard to define and easy to miss! But seriously, heart attack signs in women, like extreme tiredness or feeling sick, generally last more than a few minutes. If it feels persistent and not normal, don't just shrug it off, get help!

Smriti Rao Smriti Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My cardiologist explained that for women, heart attack symptoms can be more subtle than men's. They often include shortness of breath, nausea, back or jaw pain, and unusual fatigue, alongside or instead of chest pain. Crucially, these symptoms typically last for several minutes and don't go away. Any persistent, new, or worsening symptom should prompt an emergency medical visit.

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