There are other causes of chest pain. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as location, quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for chest pain, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.
Considerations When faced with unexpected chest pain, it is normal for people to fear the worst.
Although chest pain can have many causes not related to the heart, any chest discomfort that is new or different should be evaluated by a health care provider. However, chest pain caused by a heart condition is very rare in previously healthy men under 30 years of age or women under 40, and is uncommon for either sex before 50 years. A shooting pain lasting a few seconds is common in a healthy person, and is nothing to worry about. Chest pain that is caused by a heart problem may be mild or intense. Feelings of pressure or squeezing on the chest are often more prominent than actual pain.