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Chest pain: First aid
Content
Pulmonary embolism
Aortic dissection
When to see a doctor
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Symptoms
Heart attack
Angina
Pneumonia with pleurisy
Pericarditis
Chest wall pain
Treatment
When to call your doctor
Pulmonary embolism
Aortic dissection
When to see a doctor
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Symptoms
Heart attack
Angina
Pneumonia with pleurisy
Pericarditis
Chest wall pain
Treatment
When to call your doctor
Chest wall pain
Chest wall pain is a type of muscle pain. Bruised chest muscles may happen from a lot of coughing, straining or a minor injury. One type of chest wall pain is costochondritis. Symptoms include pain and tenderness in and around the area that connects the ribs to the breastbone.
If gently touching the area with your fingers causes chest pain, it's unlikely that a serious condition, such as a heart attack, is the cause.
This article does not include all possible causes of chest pain. Talk to your healthcare professional if you are concerned about chest pain. If you think you're having a heart attack, get emergency medical help.
