Chest pain

Chest pain
Chest pain is a common symptom with a variety of potential causes, ranging from minor issues to life-threatening conditions. It is characterized as any discomfort or pain felt in the area between your neck and abdomen.
Symptoms
The symptoms of chest pain can vary widely depending on the cause. Heart-related chest pain may feel like :
  • Pressure, tightness, squeezing, or aching
  • Pain that radiates to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, or upper abdomen
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Heartburn or indigestion
  • Sweating
  • Lightheadedness
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Nausea
Other types of chest pain may be less likely to be heart-related if they include :
  • A sour taste or sensation of food re-entering the mouth
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Pain that changes with body position
  • Pain that worsens with deep breathing or coughing
  • Tenderness when pressing on the chest
  • Prolonged pain lasting hours or days
Causes
Chest pain can stem from various sources, including heart problems, lung conditions, digestive issues, muscle or bone problems, and other causes. Some of the most common causes include :
  • Heart-related: Angina, heart attack, aortic dissection, pericarditis
  • Lung-related: Pulmonary embolism, pleurisy, collapsed lung, pulmonary hypertension
  • Digestive: GERD, swallowing disorders, gallbladder or pancreas issues
  • Musculoskeletal: Costochondritis, injured ribs, muscle soreness
  • Other: Panic attack, shingles, nerve pain