The sensation of chest pain can immediately send your mind racing to: "Oh no, am I having a heart attack?" And, it's true that severe pressure or tightness in the chest is the most common symptom of a ...

Pain or tightness in your chest can be not only uncomfortable, but also unsettling. Especially when it comes seemingly out of nowhere and you’re not sure of the cause. Many of us immediately begin to ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Chest pain can range from dull aches to crippling discomfort. Several different factors may be the cause. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon ...

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Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD A heart attack occurs when something decreases or blocks blood flow to your heart.Digestive diseases like gallstones and pancreatitis may cause intense ...

Pain in the middle of the chest can stem from a heart problem, but other possible causes include a lung infection, muscle strain, a rib injury, or a panic attack. Some of these are serious conditions ...

Right-side chest pain is often uncomfortable, and some of its causes require prompt treatment. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room, says Dr. Stephen Keithahn, ...

Right-sided chest pain can feel alarming, but it is not always a sign of a heart attack. Often, it’s linked to less dangerous causes such as muscle strain, indigestion, anxiety, infections, or issues ...

A hernia is when part of your insides bulges through your muscle or other tissues. A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of your stomach or another internal organ pushes through an opening in your ...

Reproducible chest pain means that a doctor or medical team can reproduce the pain under specific circumstances through pressing or touching. Doctors often use it as an early diagnostic tool when a ...

It’s common for smoking to cause chest pain. While not immediately dangerous, it can contribute to overall heart and lung damage the longer you smoke. Smoking is hard on your body and causes a wide ...