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Chest pain
Overview
Causes
Symptoms
Treatment
Prevention
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Feeling of pain /discomfort
between neck and abdomen
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Chest pain raises fear of heart attack
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Any tissue or organ in chest can cause pain
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'Angina' is heart- related chest pain
Causes
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Some mild, others life threatening
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Problems related to the heart
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Asthma
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Pneumonia
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Inflammation in the lung
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Inflammation / strain of rib muscle
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Anxiety
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Indigestion / ulcers in stomach
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Gall bladder stones
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Shingles
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Stress
Symptoms
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Pain or pressure in chest area
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May be accompanied by
a, Heartburn,
b, Vomiting,
c, Dizziness
d, Shortness of breath
e, Fever
Treatment
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If you have asthma or angina take your regular medications
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Medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen may help
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Consult a doctor if
a, Pain /fever /cough persists
b, Radiating pain occurs
c, Angina occurs at rest
d, The cough produces yellow -green phlegm
e, Pressure / tightness occurs
f, Nausea
g, Dizziness
h, Shortness of breath
i, Sweating
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Hospitalization may be essential
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Tests like ECG, may have to be taken
Prevention
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Maintain normal weight
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Exercise regularly for 30 - 40 minutes
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Check and control BP, diabetes, cholesterol
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Avoid smoking
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Control stress
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Eat low fat balanced diet
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Get health check ups done regularly
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