Dec 10, 2024 · Overview Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the area between the neck and belly. Chest pain may be sharp or dull. It might come and go, or you might always feel the pain. The exact …

Dec 10, 2024 · Diagnosis Chest pain doesn't always mean that you're having a heart attack. But that's what emergency medical help usually tests for first because it can be life-threatening. Your …

Mar 22, 2024 · Angina is relatively common. But some people may not be able to tell it apart from other types of chest pain, such as heartburn. If you have unexplained chest pain, get medical help right …

Choose a symptom Selected Select related factors View possible causes Chest pain in adults Find possible causes of chest pain based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that …

Nov 7, 2024 · Chest pain is a symptom of a number of conditions, some of which are quite dangerous or even deadly. Moreover, you can’t reliably determine on your own what might be causing chest pain …

May 8, 2024 · First aid for chest pain depends on the cause. Serious health conditions such as a heart attack can cause chest pain. Other causes of chest pain include infections and bruised chest …

Dec 7, 2023 · Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain Shortness of …

Sep 5, 2025 · Costochondritis is sometimes called chest wall pain syndrome, costosternal syndrome or costosternal chondrodynia. Sometimes, there is swelling with the pain, which is a condition called …

Apr 27, 2018 · Arm, shoulder or back pain that comes on suddenly, is severe, or occurs with pressure, fullness or squeezing in your chest. This may be a symptom of a heart attack. An unusual angle to …

Feb 25, 2019 · Heartburn, angina and heart attack may feel very much alike. Even experienced health care providers can't always tell the difference from your medical history and a physical exam. That's …