Anil Dhawan Anil Dhawan Asked 9 months ago

Is heartburn at night a sign of heart attack?

Sometimes I get really bad heartburn at night, and it makes me nervous thinking about heart issues. Could heartburn at night potentially be a sign of a heart attack?

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Deepak Joshi Deepak Joshi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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It can be, especially if accompanied by sweating or breathlessness. Please consult a doctor immediately if you feel these symptoms.

Arjun Rathore Arjun Rathore Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used to get bad night acidity because of late heavy dinners, so I started walking for 20 minutes before sleeping. However, if this burning feels like pressure or squeezing, it is not a digestion issue. Get it checked by a cardiologist to rule out heart risks.

Sister Lisha Mathew Sister Lisha Mathew Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Generally, night heartburn gets worse when you lie down because stomach acid flows back easily. But if you have chest tightness, pain radiating to your jaw or left arm, and sweating, that is an emergency. Please go to the nearest hospital right away.

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Shrikant Kulkarni Shrikant Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan na, dinner ke baad directly sone se bohot acidity hoti hai raat ko. But if there is chest pain and sweating, then we should not take it lightly. Ek baar doc ko dikha lo, risk nahi lena chahiye.

Neelam Preet Neelam Preet Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Don't panic! It is usually just that spicy dinner sleeping in your chest 🍕. But if it feels heavy or you feel dizzy, please don't ignore it and get a quick checkup done by a doctor nearby! Take care!

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Ramcharan Sahu Ramcharan Sahu Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Bhai, agar raat ko tez jalan ke sath ghabrahat aur paseena aa raha hai, toh turant doctor ke paas jao. Khane peene ki gas bhi ho sakti hai, par dil ka mamla ho toh der nahi karni chahiye. Bhagwan sab theek rakhe.

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