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Some men feel chest pain during sexual intercourse, but they do not care about its indications, knowing that it may indicate a number of diseases.
In the following lines, “The Consulto” reviews the causes of chest pain during intercourse, according to the “Express” and “Healthline” websites.
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Causes of chest pain during intimacy
Intimacy is like other physical activities, as the effort during intercourse leads to an increase in heart rate and high blood pressure, according to the British Heart Foundation.
In a 2012 study, researchers found that the reason is due to the heart’s increased demand for oxygen during sexual intercourse between the penis and vagina, such as when climbing stairs.
The Foundation added that chest pain when having sex usually warns of a heart problem, which may develop into angina pectoris, if the patient does not stop sexual intercourse.
And chest pain during sexual intercourse becomes a sure sign of coronary artery stenosis if it is frequently felt during other physical activities, according to a 2002 research article.
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However, a 2011 study revealed that the risk of a heart attack during intercourse or an hour or two after sex is very small.
In general, heart patients should see the attending physician, to see if it is permissible to have sex or it is advisable to avoid sexual intercourse.
The same applies to exercise, where a heart patient should not engage in exercise, except after obtaining the doctor’s approval and determining which exercises are safe for his health.
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And if the doctor permits the heart patient to practice sexual intercourse, he must follow some instructions to avoid angina pectoris during intercourse, including:
Do not eat fatty meals before sexual intercourse.
Do some warm-up exercises before intimacy.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages before sexual intercourse.
In addition, there are changes that a heart patient must make to his daily lifestyle, most notably:
– Quit Smoking.
Control of high blood pressure.
– Reducing harmful cholesterol in blood.
Avoid lack of movement.
Maintaining body weight.
Chest pain is not the only symptom that requires stopping physical activities, including sexual intercourse, but there are other symptoms that must be taken into account, such as arrhythmia and shortness of breath.
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