Chest Pain Symptoms

Chest pains are often, but not always heart related. The nerves flowing from the spinal column can echo pain, making us think one part of the body hurts when the problem is actually in another part. Once we are convinced that chest pains relate to the heart, it can be difficult to find the true source of the problem. Physicians are frequently faced with this dilemma. The chest pain is not "all in your head". It is real pain. It may not relate to the heart, however, no matter how much your head tells you it does.

 The symptoms of acid reflux syndrome are primarily heartburn and nausea. Some regurgitation of acid and/or foods may be present. While it is not a common symptom, some people do experience acid reflux chest pain. However, any chest pain should be thoroughly evaluated by a physician to rule out heart disease. 

These are both chest pain situations that are not indicators of a problem with any of your vital organs. Both of these can be cured with a visit to your doctor and some bed rest. However, thorax pain can be a warning sign of more serious problems with the vital organs contained in your chest. Pain can be one of the symptoms of a heart attack and you may have other symptoms along with it if it is.

 Some people may treat acid reflux and chest pains as dismissible and can easily be remedied by antacids. The problem now lies with the similarity between acid reflux - chest pains as against the chest pains that are onsets to a heart attack.

 There are different types of chest pain, but not all of them are a symptom of heart attack. Indigestion pleurisy sore muscles, injured ribs, pinched nerves, angina and gall bladder or pancreas problems can also cause chest pain. The symptoms of some of these conditions can so perfectly mimic those of a heart attack, that only a doctor can determine the cause.

 Anxiety does have the ability to make your chest hurt and it does this in generally five ways.

 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD causes your stomach to create excess acid which is "backed" up into your esophagus which in turn creates heart burn and chest pain.

 2. Esophageal spasm : This causes your lower esophagus to contract and also disturbs the muscles in your chest wall. This is a random and involuntary contraction of a series of muscles.

 3. Stress : High levels of stress over a prolonged period of time can cause muscle tightness and tension. This can lead to all kinds of aches and pains all over, including the chest area.

 It is advisable to consult a medical professional if any of the following symptoms are experienced:

 Sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in the chest

 Pain radiating to the jaw, left arm, or between the shoulder blades

 Nausea, dizziness, sweating, a racing heart, or shortness of breath

 Existing Angina condition, which is suddenly intensified, brought on by lighter activity, lasts longer than usual, or occurs whilst resting .