This article was medically reviewed by Raj Dasgupta, M.D., an associate professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on ...

The sensation of chest pain can immediately send your mind racing to: "Oh no, am I having a heart attack?" And, it's true that severe pressure or tightness in the chest is the most common symptom of a ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Chest pain can range from dull aches to crippling discomfort. Several different factors may be the cause. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon ...

Chest discomfort caused by trapped gas can be concerning, but it is not always a sign of a heart attack. Here are 5 home remedies to help ease gas pain.

Pain in the middle of the chest can stem from a heart problem, but other possible causes include a lung infection, muscle strain, a rib injury, or a panic attack. Some of these are serious conditions ...

Right-sided chest pain can feel alarming, but it is not always a sign of a heart attack. Often, it’s linked to less dangerous ...

Experiencing chest pain can be alarming. But what does it mean if you feel pain in your chest when you swallow? Several conditions can cause chest pain while swallowing. Other symptoms are often ...

There can be many possible causes for pain on the right side of the chest. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room, says Dr. Stephen Keithahn, an internist at the ...

A hernia is when part of your insides bulges through your muscle or other tissues. A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of your stomach or another internal organ pushes through an opening in your ...