Chest pain

Chest pain is any pain you feel in the chest. It has many causes, ranging from less serious conditions like indigestion to more serious conditions, like a collapsed lung or a heart attack.

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Chest tightness: Causes and treatment
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What can cause a sharp stabbing pain in my chest?
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Why do I have pain under my left rib cage?
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Why do I have pain under my right rib cage?
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When should I be concerned about rib pain?
Tietze's Syndrome
Tietze's Syndrome
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Chest pain
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Why am I having chest and back pain?
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism

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