CHEST PAIN

September 22, 2011 in Health Library, Symptoms

Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Severe chest pain beneath Life-threatening heart Call doctor now.
breastbone, spreading to jaw, attack. See Heart Attack.
neck or arms. See Heartbeat, Rapid.
Sweating. See Coronary-Artery
Anxious feeling. Disease.
Sudden breathing difficulty.
Nausea, vomiting.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain. Blood clot from leg or Call doctor now.
Sudden breathing difficulty. pelvis that has lodged in See Pulmonary
Recent surgery. lung. Embolism.
OR See Atelectasis.
Recent injury or illness requiring
bed confinement.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Severe chest pain, spreading to Temporary lack of Call doctor now.
jaw, neck or arms. oxygen to heart. See Angina Pectoris.
No other symptoms. Life-threatening heart See Coronary-Artery
damage. Disease.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Sharp chest pain that worsens Collapsed lung. Call doctor now.
with inhalation.
Sudden breathing difficulty.
No other factors.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain. Lung infection. See Pneumonia (all
Shortness of breath. Inflammation of charts).
Cough. membranes around lungs. See Pleurisy.
Fever. Fungal infection. See Blastomycosis.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain on one side. Virus infection of sensory See Herpes Zoster.
Burning feeling at pain site. nerves.
Pain unaffected by breathing.
Skin rash at pain site.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain. Infection of bronchial See Bronchitis, Acute.
Cough with green or gray-yellow tubes.
sputum.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain on one side. Pulled muscle or broken rib. See Sprains & Strains.
Recent chest injury, chest See Bone Fracture.
surgery or severe cough.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in the chest or upper Digestive disorder. See Indigestion.
abdomen. See Gastroesophageal
Heartburn. Reflux Disease.
See Hiatal Hernia.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain that worsens when Several disorders. See Swallowing Difficulty
swallowing. (in Symptoms section).
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in chest wall. Cartilage inflammation. See Costochondritis.
Affected area sensitive to touch.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain (sharp, dull or Heart disorder. See Mitral Valve Prolapse.
pressing).
Fatigue, shortness of breath.
Dizziness.
Anxiety.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain; palpitations. Severe anxiety. See Panic Disorder.
Rapid heartbeat.
Shortness of breath.
Numbness or tingling around
mouth, hands or feet.
Emotional changes.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Dull or sharp pain in front of Heart inflammation. See Pericarditis, Acute.
chest.
Rapid breathing.
Cough; fever; chills.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chest pain without symptoms or Many disorders, including Consult doctor. Chest pain
factors listed on this chart. stress and anxiety. should never be ignored.

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