Question 1

chest pressure, feels like someone is pressing on my chest. time to go to e.r.?

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Yes!: Call 911 and get to the er as soon as possible. Don't try to drive yourself.

Question 2

what is chest pressure?

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Chest pain : Chest pain can be due to an heart attack, esophagitis, acid reflux, musculoskeletal problems, gall bladder disease, pericarditis, pneumonia, pleurisy etc. Check with your doctor.

Question 3

what can cause chest pressure and pain?

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Stress and Angina: The most common cause of chest pains is stress. The next most common cause is stomach acid reflux, next is musculoskeletal including costochondritis (inflammation of ribs and rib cartilage), next is heart disease (angina). Other causes include pneumonia, pleurisy, pericarditis,  gall bladder inflammation, etc.

Question 4

what are the common cause chest pressure?

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Chest pain: Common causes- musculoskeletal, heart related, acid reflux, esophageal spasm, pleurisy, aortic aneurysm etc.

Question 5

how much should i worry about chest pressure?

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Possibly very: Chest pressure can have many possible causes, including angina or heart attack. Spasm of the esophagus, muscle spasm, asthma, bronchitis are others that can cause a feeling of pressure in the chest. Do not self-diagnose this one; for chest pressure lasting over 15 minutes without clear cause esp if smoker, diabetic, family history of heart attack, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, call 911.

Question 6

what are the causes for chest pressure or pain?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Every structure in the chest can produce pain if it is irritated.  The heart, lungs, esophagus, bones and muscles can all cause pain, and it is often difficult to tell.  Better see a doctor.

Question 7

could it be something bad if i have chest pressure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Chest pressure can be a sign of many things depending on what triggers it, its intensity, and its duration or other accompanying features. Heart, lung, skeletal, muscular and esophageal problems can all cause "chest pressure", and they can be serious or less so. See your doctor. You won't get properly diagnosed in a public forum like this.

Question 8

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i am having chest pressure for 3 days now?

Accepted Answer

Chest tightness:  Do you have any other symptoms. See that you are a young female and am assuming that you are normally healthy. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher with at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. Getting this checked out would be prudent.

Question 9

why do i have chest pressure when i do not wear a bra?

Accepted Answer

Bra: Your breasts unsupported may be causing some tightness in your chest wall muscles.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: chest pressure?

Accepted Answer

Chest pressure: Chest pressure = tension, tightness, Squeezing sensation of the anterior thorax.

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