Symptom 9: Anxiety or Restlessness: An Unsettling Emotion
Ever had a gut feeling that something’s not right? A pervasive sense of unease that won’t let up? This could be more than just intuition or worry; it could be a symptom of angina. This feeling of restlessness or anxiety isn’t psychological; it’s a physical response to the heart not getting enough oxygen-rich blood.
Angina can cause a feeling of unease or restlessness that just won’t shift. It’s a gnawing sensation, a perpetual discomfort that can’t be put into words. This restlessness might make you fidgety, unable to find a comfortable position, or constantly feeling the need to move.
This unexplained anxiety isn’t the usual worry about everyday issues. It’s a constant companion, a nagging worry that can’t be pinned on any particular problem. This can be accompanied by a general feeling of ill health, a sensation that something is ‘off,’ without being able to pinpoint what exactly it is.
While it’s natural to feel anxious or restless from time to time, if this feeling persists without any obvious reason, it’s important to consider it might be more than just stress or worry. Particularly if these feelings are accompanied by other symptoms of angina, they could be signaling an underlying issue with your heart. (9)
