Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen.
Chest tightness; Chest pressure; Chest discomfort
Many people with chest pain fear a
Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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