Question 1

what does atypical chest pain mean?

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Atypical...: Chest pain due to heart pain has certain features like substernal pain that radiates to the jaw and left arm, pain described as pressure-like, etc.Chest pain that does not have these classic features is called atypical chest pain. Atypical chest pain is less likely to be due to the heart but still could be so testing to rule out the heart may still be indicated, especially if no other source found

Question 2

what does bad back and chest pain mean?

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Likely musculoskelet: Al but please discuss with your physician.

Question 3

what is chest pain mean in healthy teen?

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Chest pain: Lots of possible causes, means should get checked to diagnose cause of the symptom.

Question 4

what do episodes of severe chest pain mean?

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Get help: The problem may be trivial or extremely serious, so finding the cause of the pain is critical. If you are having severe, or even mild chest pain, get it checked out at once.

Question 5

what does it mean when you have light chest pain off and on.?

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Unclear: It is very unclear from your description on  how to answer. Would see a physician. He can best determine what is going on by asking you specifics about the pain and then deciding what test if any are needed.

Question 6

what does it mean when you smoke crystal nd you get some chest pain?

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May get heart damage: Smoking Cocaine can lead to coronary artery spasm and give your a heart attack.  I have taken care of several coke addicts who had this problem and actually suffer real myocardial infarctions (heart attacks).  Go see your doc asap.

Question 7

what does it mean to constrict chest pain to the upper right of the chest?

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That depends: The description of the pain suggests the cause. The word constricting or pressure or tightness are suggestive of a block in the artery that could lead to a heart attack. However, on the right side of the chest is less likely to be for that reason, more likely  if in middle or left chest.  There are many other reasons for chest pain and tests are sometimes needed to be sure of the cause.

Question 8

silly question i am sure, but what does crushing chest pain mean?  like someone standing on you? or a different analogy?

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Crushing chest pain: Usually described as an elephant sitting on your chest.

Question 9

hi everymorning i experienced chest pain but theres a time i dont experience chest pain i slept on a mattress everyday what does it mean? thanks

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: The symptom is nonspecific but could be muscular discomfort due to positional factors during sleep. The chest discomfort appears noncardiac since you don't experience it during exertion during the day. If symptoms persist, consult your physician who will  take a history, perform an examination and,if deemed advisable, may order tests like a cardiac stress test or chest xray to rule serious causes

Question 10

what does chest pain mean in a teenager ?

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Chest pain: Most chest pain in teenagers is cause by chest wall muscles or bones and is harmless.  You can confirm that by pressing the area with your hand and if the pain is cause by pressing you have confirm it.  However, rarely the pains can be caused by rare lung or heart diseases, so if the pain is not reproduced by pressing on the chest wall, you should see your doc and get evaluated.

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What does it mean when you smoke crystal nd you get some chest pain?

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Silly question i am sure, but what does crushing chest pain mean? like someone standing on you? or a different analogy?

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