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What can cause chest pain other than cardiac issues?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Lots of things: Broken ribs, pneumonia, inflammation of heart lining, inflammation of chest wall lining, broken rib, cancer, esophagitis, hiatal hernia, ulcer, pancreatitis, pinched nerve in spine, gallstones, kidney disease, lumbar or thoracic disc herniation, systemic arthritis, gout, etc.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Several: Some causes costochondritis, muscle strain, esophageal spasm, acid reflux, gall bladder disease, pleurisy, pulmonary embolism etc.
Answered 12/9/2013
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