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Directory for The Guide To Chest Pain:
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By theguideto
Chest pain or chest discomfort is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom of a more serious disease, unless the person is suffering from angina pectoris. They are typically treated as a medical emergency since a quick diagnosis of the disease underlying the chest pains can be life-saving. Even minor chest pains can be a symptom of coronary artery disease.
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Most people who suffer from chest pain do not realize that this may be caused by gastrointestinal problems. These pains come from the digestive tract and often feel like cardiac disorders. This is because of gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) or acid reflux sy[...]
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If you experience moments of intense fear along with chest pains, hyperventilation, shortness of breath, and sweating, stop worrying—this is not caused by a heart condition. Psychological causes of chest pains are not unusual. What you are going thro[...]
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Chest pain is a symptom rather than a disease and before the pain can be treated, the underlying cause has to be identified by a doctor. There are various medical problems that can cause chest pains, and these are some of the most common ones
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Chest pain is a symptom of many harmless and life-threatening conditions. A stress test is usually administered to help you detect any coronary artery diseases or other possible causes of chest pain. A stress test involves either exercising on a bike or tr[...]
By theguideto
Chest pain is not an easy symptom to interpret because there are many cardiac or non-cardiac causes behind it. If the pain is localized on the left side of the chest, it is most likely a symptom of angina or costochondritis.
Angina [...]
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Chest pain is one of the most common medical emergencies that gets treated and evaluated by doctors. While those experiencing it often panic and think that they could be experiencing a heart attack, not all chest pains are caused by a cardiac disorder.
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Do you experience chest pain while at rest in the middle of the night, or at a specific time of the day? Consider the possibility that you might have angina, a condition where fatty deposits narrow the arteries of your heart and restrict the blood flow. The[...]
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There are many benign and serious conditions that can cause chest pain. Non-cardiac causes of chest pains, like pulled rib muscles or chest wall pains, are fairly common but even the slightest symptoms can indicate more life-threatening conditions like pulmo[...]
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The specific causes of chest pain are difficult to interpret, and people usually assume that any chest pain will lead to a heart attack. Sharp stabbing chest pains are indicative of many conditions that are not necessarily cardiac-related. The conditions u[...]