&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;228&quot; data-end=&quot;291&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chest Pain: What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;293&quot; data-end=&quot;440&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chest pain can feel scary &amp;mdash; and honestly, that makes sense. When something happens in the area where your heart lives, it gets your attention fast.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;442&quot; data-end=&quot;481&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But here&amp;rsquo;s something important to know:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;483&quot; data-end=&quot;527&quot;&gt;Not all chest pain comes from the heart.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;529&quot; data-end=&quot;731&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&amp;ldquo;Chest pain&amp;rdquo; simply means discomfort anywhere between your neck and upper abdomen. That includes your heart, lungs, esophagus (food pipe), muscles, ribs, nerves, and even parts of your digestive system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;733&quot; data-end=&quot;836&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Because so many structures live in this area, chest pain can feel very different from person to person.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;733&quot; data-end=&quot;836&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;843&quot; data-end=&quot;878&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Chest Pain Can Feel Like&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;880&quot; data-end=&quot;936&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chest pain isn&amp;rsquo;t one-size-fits-all. It might show up as:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;940&quot; data-end=&quot;998&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Pressure or squeezing (like someone sitting on your chest)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1001&quot; data-end=&quot;1023&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Tightness or heaviness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1026&quot; data-end=&quot;1065&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Burning (often confused with heartburn)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1068&quot; data-end=&quot;1090&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sharp or stabbing pain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1093&quot; data-end=&quot;1117&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A dull ache that lingers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1120&quot; data-end=&quot;1146&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sudden, intense discomfort&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1149&quot; data-end=&quot;1173&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Pain that comes and goes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1176&quot; data-end=&quot;1234&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Pain that spreads to the arm, shoulder, neck, jaw, or back&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1237&quot; data-end=&quot;1272&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Discomfort with shortness of breath&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1275&quot; data-end=&quot;1311&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Nausea, sweating, or lightheadedness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1313&quot; data-end=&quot;1348&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some types of pain worsen when you:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1352&quot; data-end=&quot;1372&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Take a deep breath&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1375&quot; data-end=&quot;1382&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cough&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1385&quot; data-end=&quot;1411&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Move or twist your torso&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1414&quot; data-end=&quot;1439&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Press on the chest area&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1441&quot; data-end=&quot;1488&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Others feel constant and unrelated to movement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1441&quot; data-end=&quot;1488&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1495&quot; data-end=&quot;1532&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When Chest Pain Is an Emergency&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;1534&quot; data-end=&quot;1659&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Because chest pain &lt;em data-start=&quot;1553&quot; data-end=&quot;1558&quot;&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; signal something serious &amp;mdash; like a heart attack &amp;mdash; it&amp;rsquo;s important not to ignore certain warning signs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1661&quot; data-end=&quot;1714&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seek emergency medical care right away if chest pain:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1718&quot; data-end=&quot;1768&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Feels like crushing pressure or severe tightness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1771&quot; data-end=&quot;1812&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Spreads to your arm, jaw, neck, or back&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1815&quot; data-end=&quot;1847&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Comes with shortness of breath&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1850&quot; data-end=&quot;1870&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Causes cold sweats&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1873&quot; data-end=&quot;1911&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Is accompanied by nausea or vomiting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1914&quot; data-end=&quot;1945&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Makes you feel faint or dizzy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1948&quot; data-end=&quot;1998&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Lasts more than a few minutes or keeps returning&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2000&quot; data-end=&quot;2090&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s always better to get checked and find out it&amp;rsquo;s nothing serious than to wait too long.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2000&quot; data-end=&quot;2090&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2097&quot; data-end=&quot;2123&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Reassuring Reality&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;2125&quot; data-end=&quot;2298&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;While chest pain can be serious, many cases turn out to be caused by non-life-threatening conditions like acid reflux or muscle strain. The key is evaluation &amp;mdash; not guessing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re unsure, let a healthcare professional help determine the cause.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2300&quot; data-end=&quot;2373&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2380&quot; data-end=&quot;2443&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes Chest Pain? (It&amp;rsquo;s Not Just the Heart)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2445&quot; data-end=&quot;2567&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chest pain has many possible causes. Think of it as a shared neighborhood &amp;mdash; and several &amp;ldquo;neighbors&amp;rdquo; can create discomfort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2569&quot; data-end=&quot;2589&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s break it down.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2596&quot; data-end=&quot;2625&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Heart-Related Causes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2627&quot; data-end=&quot;2692&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These are the ones people worry about most &amp;mdash; and for good reason.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2694&quot; data-end=&quot;2857&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2694&quot; data-end=&quot;2704&quot;&gt;Angina&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;2704&quot; data-end=&quot;2707&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Occurs when the heart muscle doesn&amp;rsquo;t get enough oxygen-rich blood. It often feels like pressure or squeezing and may happen during activity or stress.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2859&quot; data-end=&quot;3037&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2859&quot; data-end=&quot;2899&quot;&gt;Heart attack (myocardial infarction)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;2899&quot; data-end=&quot;2902&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Happens when blood flow to part of the heart becomes blocked. Pain may feel crushing, heavy, or tight and often spreads to other areas.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3039&quot; data-end=&quot;3170&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3039&quot; data-end=&quot;3055&quot;&gt;Pericarditis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3055&quot; data-end=&quot;3058&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Inflammation of the sac around the heart. Pain may feel sharp and worsen when lying down or taking deep breaths.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3172&quot; data-end=&quot;3312&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3172&quot; data-end=&quot;3193&quot;&gt;Aortic dissection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3193&quot; data-end=&quot;3196&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A rare but serious tear in the major artery leaving the heart. It may cause sudden, severe chest or upper back pain.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3314&quot; data-end=&quot;3353&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These causes require urgent evaluation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3360&quot; data-end=&quot;3389&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Lung-Related Causes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3391&quot; data-end=&quot;3474&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Your lungs sit right next to your heart &amp;mdash; and they can also cause chest discomfort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3476&quot; data-end=&quot;3614&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3476&quot; data-end=&quot;3498&quot;&gt;Pulmonary embolism&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3498&quot; data-end=&quot;3501&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A blood clot in the lungs. Pain may be sharp and worsen with breathing. Often accompanied by shortness of breath.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3616&quot; data-end=&quot;3731&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3616&quot; data-end=&quot;3628&quot;&gt;Pleurisy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3628&quot; data-end=&quot;3631&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Inflammation of the lining around the lungs. Typically causes sharp pain with breathing or coughing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3733&quot; data-end=&quot;3818&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3733&quot; data-end=&quot;3766&quot;&gt;Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3766&quot; data-end=&quot;3769&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sudden sharp chest pain and difficulty breathing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3820&quot; data-end=&quot;3930&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3820&quot; data-end=&quot;3846&quot;&gt;Pulmonary hypertension&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;3846&quot; data-end=&quot;3849&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, which may cause chest pressure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3932&quot; data-end=&quot;3992&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Breathing-related pain often changes when you inhale deeply.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3999&quot; data-end=&quot;4031&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Digestive System Causes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4033&quot; data-end=&quot;4100&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Surprisingly, many chest pain cases come from the digestive system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4102&quot; data-end=&quot;4202&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4102&quot; data-end=&quot;4124&quot;&gt;Acid reflux (GERD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4124&quot; data-end=&quot;4127&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Burning chest pain caused by stomach acid moving upward into the esophagus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4204&quot; data-end=&quot;4291&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4204&quot; data-end=&quot;4225&quot;&gt;Esophageal spasms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4225&quot; data-end=&quot;4228&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Muscle contractions in the food pipe that can mimic heart pain.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4293&quot; data-end=&quot;4383&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4293&quot; data-end=&quot;4317&quot;&gt;Gallbladder problems&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4317&quot; data-end=&quot;4320&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Pain from gallstones may radiate to the chest or upper abdomen.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4385&quot; data-end=&quot;4497&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4385&quot; data-end=&quot;4401&quot;&gt;Pancreatitis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4401&quot; data-end=&quot;4404&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Inflammation of the pancreas can cause upper abdominal pain that feels like chest discomfort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4499&quot; data-end=&quot;4556&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Digestive-related pain often follows meals or lying down.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4563&quot; data-end=&quot;4595&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Muscles, Bones &amp;amp; Nerves&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4597&quot; data-end=&quot;4633&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sometimes the cause is much simpler.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4635&quot; data-end=&quot;4730&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4635&quot; data-end=&quot;4652&quot;&gt;Muscle strain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4652&quot; data-end=&quot;4655&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Heavy lifting, exercise, or awkward movement can strain chest wall muscles.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4732&quot; data-end=&quot;4836&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4732&quot; data-end=&quot;4751&quot;&gt;Costochondritis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4751&quot; data-end=&quot;4754&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Inflammation where the ribs connect to the breastbone. Often painful when pressed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4838&quot; data-end=&quot;4864&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4838&quot; data-end=&quot;4864&quot;&gt;Rib injury or fracture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4866&quot; data-end=&quot;4945&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4866&quot; data-end=&quot;4894&quot;&gt;Shingles (herpes zoster)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;4894&quot; data-end=&quot;4897&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Nerve pain that may start before a rash appears.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4947&quot; data-end=&quot;5005&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These types of pain usually change with movement or touch.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;5012&quot; data-end=&quot;5044&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Anxiety &amp;amp; Panic Attacks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5046&quot; data-end=&quot;5098&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Emotional stress can trigger real physical symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5100&quot; data-end=&quot;5124&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Panic attacks may cause:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5128&quot; data-end=&quot;5145&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chest tightness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5148&quot; data-end=&quot;5165&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Rapid heartbeat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5168&quot; data-end=&quot;5189&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Shortness of breath&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5192&quot; data-end=&quot;5202&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sweating&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5205&quot; data-end=&quot;5216&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Dizziness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5218&quot; data-end=&quot;5332&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Even though anxiety-related chest pain isn&amp;rsquo;t caused by blocked arteries, it can feel very intense and frightening.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5218&quot; data-end=&quot;5332&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5339&quot; data-end=&quot;5373&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Proper Evaluation Matters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5375&quot; data-end=&quot;5532&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Because so many systems overlap in the chest area, self-diagnosing is difficult. Two people can describe similar pain &amp;mdash; and have completely different causes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;5534&quot; data-end=&quot;5574&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A proper medical evaluation may include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5578&quot; data-end=&quot;5593&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Physical exam&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5596&quot; data-end=&quot;5621&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Electrocardiogram (ECG)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5624&quot; data-end=&quot;5637&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Blood tests&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5640&quot; data-end=&quot;5679&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Imaging (like chest X-ray or CT scan)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5682&quot; data-end=&quot;5709&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Stress testing, if needed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5711&quot; data-end=&quot;5756&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The goal is to rule out serious causes first.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5711&quot; data-end=&quot;5756&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;5763&quot; data-end=&quot;5782&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Takeaway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5784&quot; data-end=&quot;5841&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chest pain is your body&amp;rsquo;s way of saying, &amp;ldquo;Pay attention.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5843&quot; data-end=&quot;5980&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sometimes it&amp;rsquo;s something simple. Sometimes it&amp;rsquo;s urgent. The safest approach is to treat new, unexplained, or severe chest pain seriously.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5982&quot; data-end=&quot;6008&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If in doubt &amp;mdash; get checked.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Your heart, lungs, and peace of mind are worth it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6010&quot; data-end=&quot;6060&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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