Cardiology

Pre-workout supplements may contain stimulants. These stimulants can cause chest pain by elevating heart rate and blood pressure, placing increased stress on the heart.

Chest pain typically refers to an intense sensation, while chest discomfort describes a milder, vague feeling of tightness or pressure.

A heavy feeling in the chest may be caused by heart problems, breathing difficulties, anxiety, or strain of the chest muscles.

Chest pain when taking a deep breath can be due to problems in the lungs or chest wall, such as inflammation of the lung lining, muscle or cartilage irritation, or even rare conditions like shrinking lung syndrome.

Chest pain can feel like pressure, squeezing, tightness, burning, or even stabbing sensations in your chest, and it might spread to your arm, neck, or back.

Medically, chest pain is defined as any discomfort or pain felt anywhere between the neck and the upper abdomen. It can vary in quality—from pressure or squeezing to sharp or burning sensations.

Right side chest pain is usually not as strongly linked to serious heart problems as left side chest pain, but it still needs to be checked by a healthcare provider to find out its cause.

The most common causes of chest pain include non-cardiac issues such as musculoskeletal problems (like muscle strain or costochondritis), gastrointestinal disorders (such as acid reflux), and pulmonary conditions, although heart-related causes also need to be considered.

Left side chest pain can stem from heart problems, lung issues, or even stress and emotional factors.

Radiating chest pain can be due to heart problems like a heart attack, but it might also come from other areas such as nerves or muscles in the chest and nearby regions. It is important to see a doctor immediately if you are having this symptom.

Chest pain that occurs only at night may be due to acid reflux, musculoskeletal issues, changes in heart function during sleep, or even sleep-related breathing problems.

Sharp chest pain can have many causes, ranging from chest wall issues like costochondritis and pleuritic pain from lung inflammation to more serious conditions like an acute aortic dissection.

Chest pain and sweating at night can be a sign of a heart problem or a lung issue, such as a pulmonary embolism.

In women, chest pain at night can be linked to heart issues that show up differently than in men, and it can also be related to sleep disturbances, stress, or other non-heart problems.

Intermittent chest pain can be caused by non-cardiac issues like acid reflux or muscle strain, but it may also result from heart problems or nerve-related conditions.

Chest pain that spreads to the left arm is most often linked to heart problems, especially a heart attack due to coronary artery disease. You should seek immediate medical care if you have this symptom.

Chest pain that radiates to the neck may be a sign of heart trouble, such as a heart attack, or it might come from neck or spinal issues like cervical angina.

There are many reasons why the left side of your chest might feel funny. It could be related to your heart, your esophagus (the tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach), or even your muscles and bones.

Tightness in the left chest can be caused by heart-related issues like angina, inflammation of the chest wall (costochondritis), or sometimes unusual conditions involving the digestive system.

Feeling tightness in your chest can be a sign that something is affecting your heart, breathing, or digestive system, and it’s important to have it checked if it worries you.