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 ...

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, ...

Stable angina causes chest pain during physical activity or stress, and it often resolves with rest or medication. You can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chest pain often causes heart attack fears. Many cases are not heart-related. Broken Heart Syndrome mimics heart attacks.

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 ...

Chest pain represents one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. The immediate fear—”Am I having a heart attack?”—creates tremendous anxiety, and rightfully so. Heart attacks claim ...

quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine Most gastrointestinal (GI) problems don’t make your chest hurt, and most problems ...

Some people experience chest pain or discomfort after an endoscopy. This can happen due to the gas surgeons use to inflate the stomach during the procedure. If this is the cause, the pain should be ...