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ShortnessAbdominal painNumbnessDiscomfortNauseaSymptomsCoughHeavinessAnginaSpasmDysphagiaHeartburnPainfulAnxietyStomachParesthesiaSuddenLungsSymptom of heart diseasePalpitationsHeartTypicallyExperience chest painDisordersRadiographySevere chest painBurningCauses of chestMusclesInvolveUpper abdominalPhysicalIndigestionAbdomenEsophagusLastsNervesBronchitisWarmthRibsIntense

Shortness3

• Interoceptive exposures involve purposely provoking uncomfortable physical sensations (heart pounding, shortness of breath, dizziness) to desensitize oneself to them. (lindnercenterofhope.org)
• Both types of arrhythmia can cause shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, or syncope. (bartleby.com)
• The most common complaints included dizziness, nausea, or lightheadedness, followed by headache, chest pain, vomiting, tiredness, shortness of breath, and burning skin sensations. (cdc.gov)

Abdominal pain1

• In some rare cases, air bubbles can become trapped under the diaphragm, which can cause upper abdominal pain and chest pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Numbness2

• AGE may involve minor symptoms of neurological dysfunction, such as sensations of tingling or numbness, weakness without obvious paralysis, or complaints of difficulty in thinking but no apparent confusion. (dan.org)
• The most common manifestations of DCS are joint pain and numbness or tingling. (dan.org)

Discomfort4

• So while the pain and discomfort we may feel is actually heartburn, the movement of acid into the esophagus from the stomach is the cause and known as acid reflux . (amoils.com)
• There may also be pain in the arm and chest, as well as discomfort while moving the affected arm. (medindia.net)
• Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscle. (mayoclinic.org)
• Many disorders cause chest pain or discomfort. (msdmanuals.com)

Nausea2

• Women tend to have more-vague symptoms, such as nausea or back or jaw pain, which may be more intense than the chest pain. (mayoclinic.org)
• Other symptoms, such as nausea, cough, or difficulty breathing, may be present depending on the cause of the chest pain. (msdmanuals.com)

Symptoms9

• For some, anxiety can bring on physical symptoms like chest pain. (healthline.com)
• Some people report symptoms like back pain and fatigue as part of their heart attack symptoms. (healthline.com)
• While doctors know there is a connection between anxiety and chest pain, you still shouldn't ignore your symptoms and seek medical attention. (healthline.com)
• Usually, the only symptoms of vaginal gas are the noise and sensation of trapped air leaving the vagina, which is typically painless. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• In direct correlation with complications, you may experience symptoms alongside the pain that range from mild to severe. (doctorshealthpress.com)
• You have palpitations with chest pain or other symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
• A correlation between uncoordinated contractions and chest pain can be difficult to document, and, usually, a disparity exists between symptoms and the manometric findings. (medscape.com)
• Symptoms of esophageal motility disorders depend on the cause but typically include difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), chest pain, and/or heartburn. (merckmanuals.com)
• Many people are well aware that chest pain is a warning of potential life-threatening disorders and seek evaluation for minimal symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)

Cough1

• If your pain is present during a cough or when you inhale, it may be linked to a viral infection. (doctorshealthpress.com)

Heaviness1

• Angina is a sensation of heaviness, pressure or tightness in the chest, deep to the breastbone. (estronaut.com)

Angina6

• Patients should be asked about the frequency of angina, severity of pain, and number of nitroglycerin pills used during episodes. (medscape.com)
• Stable angina is chest pain that usually occurs with activity and is relatively predictable. (mayoclinic.org)
• Unstable angina is chest pain that is sudden or new or changes from the typical pattern. (mayoclinic.org)
• Angina pain can move across the chest into the shoulders and arm (usually the left), and into the back, neck or jaw. (estronaut.com)
• the pain is usually retrosternal, frequently radiates to the back, and can be more severe than angina. (medscape.com)
• Angina Angina is temporary chest pain or a sensation of pressure that occurs while the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen. (msdmanuals.com)

Spasm1

• Sometimes the arteries feeding the heart go into spasm, causing the severe chest pains that make users go to hospital. (diagnose-me.com)

Dysphagia2

• Patients with nutcracker esophagus or high-amplitude peristaltic contractions usually present with chest pain, as only 10% experience dysphagia. (medscape.com)
• Dysphagia should not be confused with globus sensation. (merckmanuals.com)

Heartburn3

• Acid reflux is the action while heartburn is the sensation . (amoils.com)
• The sensation of indigestion, or heartburn, can occur when stomach acid travels to the esophagus or windpipe. (doctorshealthpress.com)
• Causes of chest pain can vary from minor problems, such as heartburn or emotional stress, to serious medical emergencies, such as a heart attack or blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). (mayoclinic.org)

Painful2

• On the other end of the nerve, painful messages are transmitted toward central centers, including thalamus and cortex, and the sensation of pain arises. (medscape.com)
• This can lead to increased muscle tension, and this tension may become painful in your chest. (healthline.com)

Anxiety8

• As an example, chest pain is sometimes a symptom of anxiety. (healthline.com)
• If you experience frequent anxiety, learning to understand your chest pain can help you find symptom relief and identify when you need additional medical help. (healthline.com)
• Chest pain associated with anxiety feels different for each person. (healthline.com)
• If you don't have a history of chest pain with anxiety, you may be alarmed. (healthline.com)
• An estimated 25 to 50 percent of patients who come to the emergency department with low risk chest pain (chest pain not related to a heart attack) experience moderate to severe anxiety, according to 2018 research . (healthline.com)
• If you visit a hospital emergency room and the doctors don't find a specific cause for your chest pain, consider consulting with your doctor about other possible causes, including anxiety. (healthline.com)
• Even if the chest pain cause is anxiety, it's better to know than to risk missing valuable time if you're having a heart attack. (healthline.com)
• They also discuss other possible causes of chest pain, including musculoskeletal issues, gastrointestinal problems, and anxiety or stress. (johnmuirhealth.com)

Stomach2

• A type of hernia where part of the stomach becomes herniated in the chest area. (baptisthealth.net)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach contents, including acid and bile, flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus, causing inflammation in the esophagus and pain in the bottom. (msdmanuals.com)

Paresthesia1

• However, most DCS manifests subtly with a minor joint ache or paresthesia (an abnormal burning or tingling sensation) in an extremity. (dan.org)

Sudden2

• For others, the pain may be sudden and unexpected. (healthline.com)
• A sudden, sharp pain in your chest is cause for concern, but maybe not in the way you may think. (doctorshealthpress.com)

Lungs2

• Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs that presents severe, stabbing chest pain with coughing. (doctorshealthpress.com)
• Viral Pleuritis Viral pleuritis is a viral infection of the pleura (the thin, transparent, two-layered membrane that covers the lungs), which typically causes chest pain when breathing or coughing. (msdmanuals.com)

Symptom of heart disease1

• Although right side chest pain is rarely a symptom of heart disease, it is still important to distinguish the cause. (doctorshealthpress.com)

Palpitations1

• You keep feeling the sensation of your heart pounding or racing ( palpitations ). (medlineplus.gov)

Heart10

• Often the result of a panic attack or heightened reaction, chest pain is a concern because of the possible connection to heart attacks and other heart conditions. (healthline.com)
• People describe chest pain in a number of ways when they're having a heart attack. (healthline.com)
• An estimated 30 percent of patients who are having a heart attack don't have chest pain, according to 2020 research . (healthline.com)
• People with Panic Disorder often present to emergency departments or their physician's office due to their uncomfortable physical sensations (often fearing that they are suffering from a heart attack). (lindnercenterofhope.org)
• While chest pain on the right side is not usually linked to a heart attack or other heart issues, it can still signal a troubling health condition. (doctorshealthpress.com)
• I think that's probably what patients come to [00:04:00] the outpatient clinic worried about, having a heart attack from their chest pain. (johnmuirhealth.com)
• It can be difficult to tell if your chest pain is due to a heart attack or other health condition, especially if you've never had chest pain before. (mayoclinic.org)
• A heart attack generally causes chest pain for more than 15 minutes. (mayoclinic.org)
• Is a heavy feeling, a sense of pressure in the chest a sign of heart problems? (estronaut.com)
• Women are more likely to have more heart attacks, more likely to die of a heart attack, and more likely to have recurrent chest pains than their male counterparts. (estronaut.com)

Typically1

• It is a common presenting symptom (typically, chest pain) among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). (medscape.com)

Experience chest pain2

• Some people may experience chest pain on a gradual basis. (healthline.com)
• If you experience chest pain, how would you rate its severity? (diagnose-me.com)

Disorders1

• But previous studies have found marked changes in bodily sensations in mood disorders, Nummenmaa says. (cpr.org)

Radiography2

• Chest radiography is the initial screening examination, while computed tomography (CT) scanning is preferred for staging the tumor. (medscape.com)
• Chest radiography has limited usefulness. (medscape.com)

Severe chest pain3

• What is the Cause of Severe Chest Pain? (diagnose-me.com)
• What Causes Severe Chest Pain? (diagnose-me.com)
• We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "severe chest pain" as a symptom. (diagnose-me.com)

Burning2

• Acid reflux, chest pain, and a burning sensation may also accompany hiatal hernias, she says. (baptisthealth.net)
• It can also feel like a burning or gassy sensation. (estronaut.com)

Causes of chest1

• So back in medical school, I still remember the day we had a lecture and the teacher titled The Lecture The 100 Causes of Chest Pain. (johnmuirhealth.com)

Muscles1

• That combined with tight chest muscles can make you feel unusual pain. (healthline.com)

Involve1

• It may involve supportive care, pain control, and antibiotic therapy if necessary, as well as pericardiocentesis (indicated in symptomatic patients or when the etiology is in doubt and essential in suspected tamponade), pericardial drainage, or pericardiectomy as required. (medscape.com)

Upper abdominal1

• Sharp, stabbing pain in your upper abdominal region can indicate an infection or gallstones. (doctorshealthpress.com)

Physical1

• In addition to marked reduction in pain and improvement in sleep , most people regain range of motion, physical ability, and quality of life. (emedicinehealth.com)

Indigestion1

• It's relatively common, but it can be hard to tell the difference from other types of chest pain, such as indigestion. (mayoclinic.org)

Abdomen1

• The aorta goes through the chest and the abdomen. (epnet.com)

Esophagus1

• The pain can also be caused by your esophagus becoming blocked with food particles. (doctorshealthpress.com)

Lasts3

• But you can get treatment through a vein in your arm if you have head pain that lasts more than 72 hours. (webmd.com)
• Seek emergency medical help if you have unexplained chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes. (mayoclinic.org)
• In other words, there's been no change in how often you get the chest pain and how long it lasts. (mayoclinic.org)

Nerves1

• Nerve injury: You have a small risk of injuring the nerves that allow sensation and movement of your leg. (emedicinehealth.com)

Bronchitis1

• Stabbing pains on the right side of the chest, either upon breathing or coughing, may indicate any of the common lung diseases, such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, infection, and emphysema. (doctorshealthpress.com)

Warmth1

• at 4 o'clock, sensation of warmth, etc. (abchomeopathy.com)

Ribs2

• pain in neck, etc. towards evening, pain into lower ribs. (abchomeopathy.com)
• cold sensation along ribs. (abchomeopathy.com)

Intense1

• An intense tightness, a squeezing pressure in your chest. (organicliaison.com)