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Chest pain

• Chest pain is the symptom of any discomfort between the neck and the abdomen.

• Chest pain is extremely important because it may be a symptom of a heart attack or heart disease.

• Chest pain may also be a symptom of:
· esophageal spasm (spasm of the esophagus)
· asthma
· pneumonia
· chest wall pain (pain originating from the muscles, joints or bones that make up the chest wall-not the heart)
· singles of the chest wall (reactivation of the chicken pox virus/ also called herpes zoster)

• Chest pain should always be evaluated by your doctor.

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

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