food getting stuck on its way down, inflammation of the lining of the esophagus or muscle spasms. The symptoms you may experience are very difficult to differentiate from heart disease so it is best to consult with your doctor.
Gallstones
Inflammation and swelling in the gallbladder is typically a result of gallstones interfering with the flow of bile, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Many people don’t experience symptoms, but others might experience intense pain in the area. Swelling of your gallbladder may also cause pain under the ribs on your right side or right-side chest pain.
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Panic attack
A fast heart rate, sweating, trouble breathing and a sense of impending doom can make you feel like you are dying when, in reality, you are having a panic attack.
Seeking emergency care during a panic attack is appropriate, especially if you think you are having a heart attack. However, it is important to truly understand the condition because many doctors brush symptoms of a racing heart off as being anxiety-related even when they aren’t.
Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to determine what’s triggering your symptoms. In this case, you may need a medical evaluation.
Getting medical attention
There are many issues that cause chest pain. What’s causing your chest pain may be something on this list or something else entirely. The true cause of your chest pain isn’t always obvious to experts without further testing.
If you experience any new chest pain, pressure, tightness or discomfort, you should get it checked out. To determine the cause of your pain, doctors might give you an EKG, a blood test, a treadmill test, or imaging, like an MRI or CT scan.
If your pain is severe, persistent, radiating or causing other symptoms, you should call 911. If your chest pain is heart-related, it’s best to know early to prevent heart disease.
No matter what’s causing your chest pain, getting to the root of it will give you peace of mind.