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Many people end up in the Emergency Room each year, and many times it is chest pain that sends them there. When and if you are experiencing chest pain, it is very important to have it checked out, but although many people fear they are having a heart attack, there are a variety of other causes of chest pain as well. However, while some may not be life threatening, others can be life threatening and dangerous, which is why getting immediate medical attention is important. Diagnosing the cause of the pain in the chest can include x-rays, blood tests, CT scan, and other tests as well as a careful medical history. Causes of Chest Pain While you immediately think of a heart attack when chest pain occurs, there are lots of many different medical conditions that can cause this type of pain to occur. Pleurisy can cause pain in the just and this is an inflammation of the lining around the lungs. A bruised rib or broken rib can cause chest pain to occur. Pneumonia often causes chest pain, and even something just as simple as acid reflux can cause the problem as well. Heart attack, pulmonary embolism, pericarditis, and angina can all cause this type of pain to happen as well. Symptoms Usually the symptoms of chest pain are fairly up front. There is pain, squeezing that you will feel, also tightness, or pressure in the chest area. However, often the physician will want to know about any other associated symptoms that you may be having with the pain. Other symptoms that may accompany chest pain can include sweating, coughing, chills, fever, shortness of breath, vomiting, and nausea. A good look at all your symptoms and signs can help a doctor to better diagnose what is causing the pain in your chest to occur. Treating Chest Pain When it comes to treating chest pain, the treatment is going to depend on the root cause of the pain. If the problem is as simple as a bruised or broken rib, pain control, wrapping the ribs, and icing the area will be the method of treatment. However, if the problem is more dangerous, such as a heart attack, various treatments can be used, such as the used of drugs, heart catheterization, open heart surgery, or other treatment. Chest pain is not something that you should take lightly. In some cases, the pain may not be anything life threatening, but it may be something serious. Always treat this pain as something serious and get medical attention. You never know when you could be in a life threatening situation and medical attention that is received quickly may make the difference between life and death.
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