Never Ignore These
Types of Chest Pain.
Chest pain could be due to a number of reasons,
ranging from anxiety to serious heart issues. .
Family medicine specialist Carolyn Kaloostian
recommends any type of chest discomfort be
evaluated, in order to “rule out the scariest issues.” .
Here are the seven types of chest pain you should
always be on the lookout for and never ignore. .
1. Pain that has only intensifies over time
or still hurts even when you’re resting. .
Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper says these
types of pains could be a sign of a heart issue. .
2. Feeling like someone
is laying on your chest. .
Leeper says this type of chest discomfort
can be due to a blood flow blockage,
which could result in a heart attack. .
3. Sharp pain when you lie down
on your side or while breathing.
Board-certified clinical specialist Ethel Frese
says this pain may signal pericarditis, which is an
inflammation of the sac that “holds” the heart.
4. Pain when pushing
down on an area. .
Frese says this may indicate an injury,
such as a strained or torn muscle, a
fractured rib or cartilage inflammation. .
5. Intense pain in your shoulder
or while taking a deep breath.
Kaloostian says this pain is typically associated with
lung issues, such as inflammation or a blood clot. .
6. Burning feeling in or
near your chest. .
This pain is produced by a digestive system issue,
such as acid reflux, an ulcer or a ruptured esophagus. .
7. Sudden tightness that causes
difficulty breathing and palpitations. .
Coupled with sweating, this type of pain
signals a panic attack, which mimics the
symptoms of a heart attack.