Dealing with Chest Pain

What Does the Pain Feel Like?

Often felt in the middle of the chest and may spread across it; it may radiate down arms or into neck and jaw.

It may also be felt in the back of the shoulders

It may be intense pain; or just a discomfort and is often described as tightness, heaviness, crushing squeezing or as a dull ache

The pain may be associated with sweating, nausea or shortness of breath

Is the Pain Due to Angina or Something Else? Ask Yourself These Questions.

Q: What brings on the pain or discomfort?
A: If it is associated with eating it may be indigestion. If associated with exercise it could be angina.