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Chest Pain

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Having a pain in your chest can be scary. It does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. There can be many other causes, including:

Some of these problems can be serious. Get immediate medical care if you have chest pain that does not go away, crushing pain or pressure in the chest, or chest pain along with nausea, sweating, dizziness or shortness of breath. Treatment depends on the cause of the pain.

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The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health.