Thu 4 Dec 2008
Discomfort experienced in the front of your body between the neck and the upper abdomen is known as chest pain. This pain can be mild as well life-threatening. Much would depend upon the seriousness of the problems. There are many reasons why chest pain occurs. What are they?
Why Chest Pain Occurs?
- Chest pain can be due to heart attack
- Angina is chest pain related to the heart
- Asthma can also cause similar pain. It is accompanied by wheezing, cough and shortness of breath
- Pneumonia also can cause much discomfort in the chest. The pain becomes worse when you take a deep breath or cough
- Rapid breathing and anxiety also causes chest pain
- Inflammation of the tendons and muscles between the ribs and strain are other causes of chest pain
- Stomach ulcers lead to chest pain
- Indigestion
- Gallstones also cause pain in the chest. It get worse after a fatty meal
- Heartburn
- Cervical arthritis
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Musculoskeletal diseases
There are several reasons why a chest pain can occur. It is not necessarily that your are suffering from a heart attack. Next time you have a chest pain consult your doctor.
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