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Chest pain, while classically a symptom of a "heart attack," is not 100 percent specific for a heart attack. What this means, is that many other medical problems can cause chest pain, aside from a "heart attack."
That being said, if you have chest pain, and are concerned about it, you should see a physician for evaluation.
Other problems that can cause chest pain, aside from "heart attacks:"
# GERD # Gastritis # Gastric ulcers # Esophagitis # Esophageal rupture
# Pneumonia # Pneumothorax # Hemothorax
# Bronchitis # Asthma attacks # Pleurisy # Strained muscle in the chest # Costochondritis # Some liver diseases # Traumatic injuries to the chest # Rib fractures # Pericarditis # Aortic dissection # Many more!! Again, if you have chest pain and are concerned about it, please see your physician or go to the Emergency room for evaluation. Many causes of chest pain are serious and should be evaluated sooner, rather than later.
What else can I help you with?
Can a heart attack make you nauseous?
Yes, vomiting, is related to a heart attack. It is a common symptom of a heart attack.
Why do you get a soar chest?
There can be many causes for a sore chest. It could be a sign that there is a serious heart related problem that should be looked into such as a heart attack. Another cause could be a digestive issue such as heartburn.
Chest pain and dizziness?
Heart attack?
Is angina pectoris another name for heart attack?
No, it's another name for "chest pain". Chest pain is associated with having a heart-attack, but can also just occur by itself (without a heart-attack).
Why does my chest tighten and then start beating fast?
HEART ATTACk no it's not a heart attack. it's most likely that you are nervous. now if there is a pain in your chest then it might be a heart attack. if this keeps up make an appt. with your doctor.
What does it mean if your chest hurts and your heart beats fast and your whole body shakes?
sounds like a panic attack or a heart attack.
Is the signs the same for a heart attack and a panic attach?
In a heart attack, one will describe the feeling as if there was an elephant sitting on his chest.
Can a push in the chest cause a heart attack?
it depends how hard you push
Can you get a heart attack if you get hit in the chest and you have asthma?
no probably just get winded
Can gallbladder attack be confused with a heart attack?
not really because a gallbladder is related to your digestive system and your heart is related to your cardiovascular system
What are chest pains that reoccur every 20 minutes?
Possibly a heart attack
Am I Having A Heart Attack?
In a heart attack, time is heart muscle. The longer a heart attack continues on without treatment, the more damage is done to the heart. Chest pain is common in all heart attacks, but the most telltale sign of heart attack is not a sharp pain, but dull, squeezing pain across the chest. Radiation of the pain to the jaw or left arm is common as well. Other signs of a heart attack include nausea, vomiting, profuse sweating and a change in one's normal behavior or mental status.
