Why Do I Have Sharp Chest Pain?

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

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Answered on 24th June '24

Many different factors can lead to a sharp pain in your chest. You should be aware that if it feels like someone is crushing or squeezing you and it gets worse with time, then this might be an indicator of heart-related issues such as a heart attack taking place. Sometimes muscles around the rib cage area may also hurt due to being overused or injured which can mimic cardiac chest discomfort so don’t panic just yet! However, on occasion, there could be even more benign causes for this: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, or gastritis. It's important to visit a cardiologist for treatment.

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