What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Angina?
Pain and discomfort are the main symptoms of angina. Angina is often described as pressure, squeezing, burning, or tightness in the chest. It usually starts in the chest behind the breastbone. Pain from angina also can occur in the arms, shoulders, neck, jaw, throat, or back. It may feel like indigestion. Some people say that angina discomfort is hard to describe or that they can’t tell exactly where the pain is coming from. Symptoms such as nausea (feeling sick to your stomach), fatigue (tiredness), shortness of breath, sweating, light-headedness, or weakness also may occur. Women are more likely to feel discomfort in their back, shoulders, and abdomen. Symptoms vary based on the type of angina.
