India, Feb. 6 -- Chest pain is one symptom most people panic about, and often for good reason. But in that moment of fear, many end up doing the exact opposite of what their body needs. From brushing it off as "gas" to popping random pills or waiting it out at home, these common mistakes can delay treatment and turn a manageable situation into a medical emergency.

Dr Priyanka Sehrawat, general physician and neurologist, The Neuromed Clinic, Gurugram, shares in her January 27 Instagram post the critical missteps people make when chest pain strikes and why acting smart, not fast, can save lives. (Also read: Ghaziabad sisters' suicide raises alarm over digital addiction: AIIMS-trained neurologist explains impact on young minds )

When peopl...