Never Ignore These<br />Types of Chest Pain.<br />Chest pain could be due to a number of reasons,<br />ranging from anxiety to serious heart issues. .<br />Family medicine specialist Carolyn Kaloostian<br />recommends any type of chest discomfort be<br />evaluated, in order to “rule out the scariest issues.” .<br />Here are the seven types of chest pain you should<br />always be on the lookout for and never ignore. .<br />1. Pain that has only intensifies over time<br />or still hurts even when you’re resting. .<br />Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper says these<br />types of pains could be a sign of a heart issue. .<br />2. Feeling like someone<br />is laying on your chest. .<br />Leeper says this type of chest discomfort<br />can be due to a blood flow blockage,<br />which could result in a heart attack. .<br />3. Sharp pain when you lie down<br />on your side or while breathing.<br />Board-certified clinical specialist Ethel Frese<br />says this pain may signal pericarditis, which is an<br />inflammation of the sac that “holds” the heart.<br />4. Pain when pushing<br />down on an area. .<br />Frese says this may indicate an injury,<br />such as a strained or torn muscle, a<br />fractured rib or cartilage inflammation. .<br />5. Intense pain in your shoulder<br />or while taking a deep breath.<br />Kaloostian says this pain is typically associated with<br />lung issues, such as inflammation or a blood clot. .<br />6. Burning feeling in or<br />near your chest. .<br />This pain is produced by a digestive system issue,<br />such as acid reflux, an ulcer or a ruptured esophagus. .<br />7. Sudden tightness that causes<br />difficulty breathing and palpitations. .<br />Coupled with sweating, this type of pain<br />signals a panic attack, which mimics the<br />symptoms of a heart attack.
