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What can cause chest pressure and pain?

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Dr. Hamid Hai answered

Specializes in Cardiology

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.

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Answered 2/8/2017

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