Chest pain can be an indication of a number of possible conditions. The following list of symptoms will help to narrow down the cause.
Symptoms
Symptoms
- Tenderness in the chest wall
- Bruises
- Recently received a trauma to the chest
- Recently had a condition with a severe cough
Likely Cause Musculoskeletal pain
Symptoms
- Chest congestion
- Tightness in chest
- Trouble breathing
- Wheezing
- Cough that gets worse at night
- History of allergies
- Family history of allergies or asthma
Likely Cause Asthma
Symptoms
- Typical cold symptoms (See Colds) that continue to worsen
- Persistent cough
- Hard and fast breathing that is much labored
- Fever and chills
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Irritability
- Headache
- Pain in the chest or stomach
- Wheezing
Likely Cause Pneumonia
Symptoms
- Sore throat or pain in the throat
- Coughing or wheezing
- Breathlessness
- Drooling
Likely Cause Swallowed object (seek medical attention immediately)
Symptoms
- Burning in the chest after a meal or when lying down
- Sore throat
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Possible vomiting
Likely Cause Gastroesophageal reflux disorder
