Chest Pain
Introduction
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Chest pain can be caused by anything from muscle pain to a heart attack and should never be ignored.
Call 999 for an ambulance immediatelyif you develop sudden severe chest pain. This is particularly important if the chest pain:
- feels heavy, pressing or tight
- lasts longer than 15 minutes
- spreads to other parts of your bodysuch asyour arms, back or jaw
- is alongside other symptoms such as Shortness of breath ,nausea, sweating,or coughing up blood
You should also be cautious if you know you'reat risk of coronary heart disease for example, if you smoke, are obese , or have high blood pressure , diabetes or high cholesterol .
If your chest pain is only minor or has resolved itself quickly, it may be more appropriate to either:
- see your GP
- call NHS 111
- attend a local walk-in centre
Articles for Chest Pain
Chest pain and heart problems
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Common causes of chest pain
Most chest pain is not heart-related and isn't a sign of a life-threatening problem. This information should give you an idea of whether these conditions may be causing your chest pain, but you shoul
Introduction
Read about chest pain, which can be caused by anything from muscle pain to a heart attack and should never be ignored
Other possible causes
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