Chest Pain
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Chest pain
Chest pain. The first thing you may think of is heart attack. Certainly chest pain is not something to ignore. But you should know that it has many possible causes. In fact, as much as a quarter of the U.S. population experiences chest pain that is not related to the heart. Chest pain may also be caused by problems in your lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, or nerves, for example. Some of these conditions are serious and life threatening. Others are not. If you have unexplained chest pain, the only way to confirm its cause is to have a doctor evaluate you.
The treatment for angina depends on the severity of the symptoms and the results of tests that are done to find the underlying cause.
Stop doing whatever it is that causes your symptoms, remain calm, and call nearest hospital. Immediate help and intervention is your best chance for survival if you are having a heart attack or other serious problem.
Lie down in a comfortable position with your head up.
If you have regular adult aspirin or its equivalent, chew one (as long as you are not allergic to aspirin). Chewing more than one will not do any good and may cause unwanted side effects.
If you have had angina before and been evaluated by your health care provider, follow his or her recommendations.
This may mean rest, and the immediate use of sublingual nitroglycerin.
It may include a visit to the hospital emergency room.
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Chest pain
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