Angina is a type of chest pain that occurs when there is reduced blood flow to your heart muscles. It is often described as a squeezing or pressure-like sensation in your chest.
A heart attack occurs when there is a complete blockage of blood flow to a part of the heart muscle. The chest pain associated with a heart attack is usually intense and crushing.
Pericarditis is the inflammation of the sac surrounding your heart called the pericardium. Chest pain in pericarditis is sharp and stabbing, often worsened by deep breathing or lying down.
Pleurisy is the inflammation of the lining around your lungs and inside the chest cavity. Chest pain in the pleurisy is sharp and worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or sneezing.
GERD is a condition where stomach contents flow back into the oesophagus, causing irritation. Chest pain in GERD is commonly described as a burning sensation in the chest, often accompanied by acid reflux, regurgitation, or a sour taste in the mouth.
Anxiety or panic attacks can cause chest pain due to the body's physiological response to stress. The pain is often described as a tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, which may be accompanied by rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and a sense of impending doom.
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot moves to the lungs, blocking blood flow. Chest pain in pulmonary embolism can be sudden and sharp, often worsened by deep breaths.
Aortic dissection is a tear in the inner lining of the aorta, the main blood vessel supplying the body. Chest pain in aortic dissection is severe and described as a tearing or ripping sensation that radiates to the back.
Peptic ulcer disease occurs when there are open sores in the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine. Chest pain associated with peptic ulcers can be burning in nature and is often felt in the upper abdomen, but it can radiate to your chest.
A fractured rib can cause localised chest pain, which worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or movement. The affected area may be tender to touch, and in some cases, a visible deformity or bruising may be present.
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