India, Sept. 14 -- Ever experienced sudden chest pain and thought you might be dying? For many, the first fear is a heart attack. But in some cases, the culprit is something far less dangerous - acid reflux. The challenge is that both conditions can feel strikingly similar, leaving people unsure of what their body is really signaling.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, is differentiating the symptoms of heart attack and acid reflux, to help people recognise when it's time to worry. In an Instagram video he posted on September 13, the doctor describes the distinct characteristics of pain associated with each condition, emphasising the importance of seeking medical attention for any sudden or unusu...