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What are the causes of chest tightness and pain?
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Multifactorial: Chest tightness and pain can be caused by a variety of reasons, including cardiac, pulmonary, gasto-intestinal and musculo-skeletal. In order to differentiate the cause a careful history and physical exam is often necessary. Lab tests and radiologic studies may also be necessary. The answer is often easy but can be very complicated.
Answered 5/27/2016
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Causes of CP: Costochondritis, pleurisy, esophageal spasm, gerd, pneumonia, gall bladder disease, pulmonary embolism, aortic aneurysm etc.
Answered 12/9/2013
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