Chest pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the chest.
What is Chest pain?
Chest pain is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Chest pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Chest pain
The following conditions have been associated with Chest pain. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute interstitial pneumonia
Acute interstitial pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Anemia
A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery...
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Antisynthetase syndrome
Antisynthetase syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Arrhythmia
An irregular or abnormal heart rhythm that can range from harmless to life-threatening.
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Atherosclerosis
A disease in which plaque builds up inside arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow, raising the risk of heart a...
Atrial Fibrillation
An irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart complication...
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Chest pain is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.