India, Sept. 20 -- Chest discomfort is commonly blamed on acidity, gas or indigestion. While digestive problems are frequent, assuming that every episode of chest discomfort is "just gas" can sometimes be dangerous. Heart-related symptoms can overlap with acidity, and in a cardiac emergency, recognising the warning signs and seeking timely medical care can be lifesaving. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sunil Kumar Mandal, MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), senior consultant interventional cardiologist and head of cardiology, revealed signs and symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

Dr Sunil highlighted that the heart and upper digestive tract are located close to each other and share overlapping nerve pathways. As a result, redu...