Few symptoms are more alarming than chest pain. In the minds of many people, chest pain equals heart pain. There are many causes of chest pain. Chest pain can also be due to a heart attack (coronary occlusion) and other important diseases. Do not try to ignore chest pain. Chest pain is a warning to seek medical attention.
Chest pain is a painful or unpleasant sensation in your chest, which may or may not be associated with heart tissue damage. Chest pain can happen in adults for a variety of reasons.
Symptoms of Chest Pain in Men
Chest pain may start in the chest, and spread to the throat, jaw, shoulder blades, or arms (left or right).
A burning sensation behind your breastbone (sternum)
A sour taste or a sensation of food re-entering your mouth
Trouble swallowing
You may have nausea, sweating, or dizziness associated with your chest pain.
Pain that gets better or worse when you change your body position
Pain that intensifies when you breathe deeply or cough
You may experience a feeling of chest heaviness, or tightness.
Chest pain may spread to the stomach, and feel like indigestion.
Some people may feel terribly excruciating chest pain, and others may experience a mild discomfort. The severity of pain does not indicate how severe the damage to the heart muscle may be.
Symptoms of Breast Pain in Women
Breast swelling and soreness
Increased sensitivity to touch and pressure
Tingly or itchy breasts and nipples
Dull, heavy or aching feelings
Redness in the breast area
Breast lumps
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