Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Very common

A chronic digestive disease where the liquid content of the stomach refluxes into the esophagus, the tube connecting the mouth and stomach.

Symptoms may include:

• Burning chest pain
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Acid reflux...

Angina

Very common

Chest discomfort or shortness of breath caused when heart muscles receive insufficient oxygen-rich blood.

Symptoms may include:

• Chest pain or sensation of weight or crushing on chest
• Pain in arms, neck, jaw, throat, stomach area, shoulder or back going with chest tightness
• Feeling sick...

Heart attack

Very common

Damage to the heart muscle caused by a loss of blood supply due to blocks in the arteries.

Symptoms may include:

• Crushing chest pain
• Arms may feel heavy
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea

Pericarditis

Common

Inflammation of the pericardium (thin membrane around heart) causing chest pain.

Symptoms may include:

• Sharp or piercing chest pain over the center or left side of the chest
• More intense pain while breathing
• Shortness of breath when reclining...

Costochondritis

Common

An inflammation of the connective tissue where the ribs attach to the breastbone (sternum). Characterized by dull to sharp pain at the front of the chest wall that may radiate to the back or abdomen.

Symptoms may include:

• Dull to sharp pain at the front of the chest wall that may radiate to the back or abdomen
• Pain with deep breathing, coughing or physical activity
• Tenderness or palpitation at the sides of the breastbone