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Our experienced, EU-licensed doctors offer safe and effective online treatment for chest pain. From accurate diagnosis to issuing prescriptions, every consultation is confidential, compliant with EU medical standards, and designed to help you recover quickly and conveniently.

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Your care does not end after the consultation. Mobi Doctor provides ongoing support, follow-up advice, and prescription guidance, ensuring your chest infection is managed correctly. Our doctors remain available should your symptoms change or require further medical attention.

Medically Reviewed

By

Chrysoula I. Liakou

MD, PhD, Internal Medicine Specialist and
Cancer Immunology Researcher.

Overview Chest pain

In chest pain, the first thing that comes to your mind is that this pain is related to your heart. Nevertheless, chest pain is not always associated with a heart problem; it can also be caused by something else.

However, if you have the following symptoms, the chest pain can be an emergency:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Sweat
  • Sick feeling and vomiting
  • Tight or heavy chest
  • Pain starts from the chest and spreads to the jaw, back, neck or arm

These symptoms can indicate a heart attack, so call 112 immediately for first aid or help.

What is Chest pain?

If you feel pain in your chest that spreads from your shoulders to the bottom of your rib cage, it's known as chest pain. While it's frequent and may not always signify something severe, seeing a doctor to determine the root cause is essential.

Chest pain can be caused by various factors, ranging from minor issues such as a pulled muscle or bruised ribs to severe medical conditions like lung problems or acid reflux. It is essential to have any chest pain checked out by a healthcare professional to ensure that any underlying conditions can be addressed.

Symptoms of Chest Pain

Depending on what is causing your chest pain, you may experience the following symptoms:

  • A tight, crushing sensation
  • A burning pain
  • Pain when breathing deeply
  • An aching sensation
  • Pain in the centre of the left or right side of your chest
  • A sharp pain that comes and goes
  • A dull, constant pain

 

Symptom

Description

Tight, crushing sensation

Pressure or a squeezing feeling in the chest

Burning pain

Often linked to acid reflux or heartburn

Pain when breathing deeply

May signal lung-related issues like pneumonia

Aching sensation

General discomfort in chest muscles or bones

Central chest pain

Pain in the left or right middle chest area

Sharp, intermittent pain

Comes and goes suddenly

Dull, constant pain

Persistent discomfort over time

 

Chest Pain can be an indication of something serious

Sometimes, chest pain can be due to severe medical conditions you may be unaware of. However, not all chest pains are severe or related to your heart; other heart conditions can cause pain. People usually suffer from heart conditions due to smoking, cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or obesity. If anyone in your family has suffered from a heart attack or angina at the age of 60, there is a possibility that you can also experience chest pain or heart conditions.

Associated conditions

Chest pain may result from an underlying medical issue, although it is not typically related to heart problems. However, some heart conditions can lead to chest pain. Those who smoke, have high blood pressure or cholesterol, are obese, or have diabetes are more susceptible to heart problems. If someone in your family has experienced a heart attack or angina before age 60, you may also be at greater risk for heart conditions.

Heart Attack

If blood flow to the heart is blocked, it is crucial to call emergency help. The symptoms of this condition typically include severe crushing pain in the chest, sweating, and potential pain radiation to the left arm or jaw.

Angina

The heart muscles may experience blockages in their blood vessels, causing chest pain that mimics the symptoms of a heart attack. This condition is typically triggered by physical exertion or stress and should subside with rest.

Myocarditis

This disease causes inflammation of the heart muscles.

Pericarditis

There is inflammation in the sac filled with fluid that surrounds the heart, which results in pain.

Aortic Dissection

Although rare, this is a tear in the aorta.

Cardiomyopathy

The condition occurs when the heart muscle is affected, which can change its size, structure, and shape.

Mitral Valve Prolapse

The heart valve does not close correctly, causing a heart murmur.

 

Condition

Description

Heart Attack

Blocked blood flow to the heart, crushing chest pain, sweating, possible arm/jaw pain

Angina

Chest pain from reduced blood supply, often triggered by exertion or stress

Myocarditis

Inflammation of the heart muscle

Pericarditis

Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac around the heart

Aortic Dissection

Rare but life-threatening tear in the aorta

Cardiomyopathy

Changes in heart muscle size, shape, or structure

Mitral Valve Prolapse

The heart valve doesn’t close properly, causing a murmur

Measures while having Chest Pain

If you experience chest pain, consult a doctor for guidance. If you think you or any other person is showing heart attack symptoms, see above or call 112 urgently. At Mobidoctor, you can see a general physician from your work, home or even on your way, online from any device. Through online consultation, our doctors can discuss the chest pain you are experiencing, carefully listen to your symptoms, and suggest the proper treatment to help you regain your health. If you require further assistance, our doctors will be happy to recommend a specialist for the most suitable treatment.

Our doctors are available at any time you need them. Contact our doctors at any time that best suits you.

Causes

Causes can include:

Pneumonia

Inflammation of the lung tissues is typically the result of a bacterial infection and can cause chest pain that intensifies with breathing or coughing.

Bronchitis

Lung inflammation is also caused by this infection.

Pulmonary Embolism

When a blood vessel in your lungs is obstructed, it is called a pulmonary embolism, which can be potentially life-threatening.

Asthma

The bronchial tubes become inflamed due to asthma, leading to chest pain as the airway may become obstructed by mucus or tightened.

Pulmonary Hypertension

The arteries and the right side of the heart are affected by hypertension, which can cause chest pain as a symptom.

Pneumothorax

A condition referred to as a collapsed lung, which is more prevalent in individuals with Asthma or Cystic Fibrosis, is also known as this.

Acid Reflux or Heartburn

After consuming food, you may experience a bitter taste in your mouth, a sense of fullness, and discomfort in your chest. Such symptoms can also signify the presence of GORD.

Broken or bruised ribs

You may have injured your ribs if you experience tenderness and swelling in the rib area, and the pain intensifies when you inhale, cough, or sneeze.

Sore muscles

Experiencing pain in your chest may be caused by a muscle strain, which can also result in tenderness and swelling upon touch.

Shingles

A rash emerges on the skin surrounding a nerve due to a viral infection.

Panic Attack

You may experience chest pain during a panic attack and feelings of breathlessness or tingling sensations.

 

Cause

Description

Pneumonia

Lung tissue inflammation, pain with breathing/coughing

Bronchitis

Infection-caused lung inflammation

Pulmonary Embolism

Blockage in the lung blood vessels is life-threatening

Asthma

Inflamed airways leading to chest tightness

Pulmonary Hypertension

High pressure in the lung arteries/the heart’s right side

Pneumothorax

Collapsed lung, often with sudden, sharp pain

Acid Reflux/Heartburn

Burning sensation after eating, linked to GORD

Broken/bruised ribs

Localised pain, worse when inhaling/coughing

Sore muscles

Pain from strain, tender to the touch

Shingles

Painful rash near the chest nerves

Panic Attack

Chest pain with breathlessness, tingling, or fear

 

Is Chest pain severe?

It's common to assume that chest pain is heart-related, but it's not necessarily true. In reality, it's often caused by other factors.

Chest pain is considered an emergency if it appears suddenly and is accompanied by the following symptoms:

  • Discomfort originating in the chest and extending to the arms, neck, jaw, or back
  • The sensation of tightness or heaviness in the chest
  • Experiencing difficulty in breathing
  • Experiencing sweating
  • Feeling nauseous or vomiting

Chest pain treatment online

It is essential to consult a doctor if you experience chest pain. If you or someone you know may be experiencing symptoms of a heart attack (as listed above), it is crucial to call emergency services without delay.

Mobi Doctor offers easy access to medical care, with online doctor consultations available on any device, from the comfort of your own home or even while on the go. During an online consultation, our doctors can attentively listen to your symptoms and discuss any chest pain you may be experiencing. They will then recommend the proper course of treatment to help you recover as soon as possible.

FAQ

Yes, chest pain can be evaluated and treated online through a secure online consultation with licensed doctors. They will assess your symptoms, provide medical advice, and issue digital prescriptions if required. Online chest pain consultation is a safe and convenient way to access care without visiting a clinic.

Online treatment for chest pain is safe when done with EU-licensed doctors, such as those at Mobi Doctor. The consultation is private, secure, and designed to meet medical standards. If your symptoms indicate a serious condition, the doctor will advise you to seek immediate emergency care.

With Mobi Doctor, you can book a chest pain consultation online in minutes and connect with a licensed doctor at a time that suits you. This avoids long waiting times and provides fast medical advice from home.

Yes, after your online chest pain consultation, a doctor can issue a digital prescription if it is medically necessary. Prescriptions are sent securely and can be used at your local pharmacy for quick access to treatment.

You should book an online consultation for chest pain if you experience tightness, burning, aching, or discomfort that persists. An online doctor can assess whether the cause is minor, such as a muscle strain, or more serious, like a heart or lung condition.

You should book an online consultation for chest pain if you experience tightness, burning, aching, or discomfort that persists. An online doctor can assess whether the cause is minor, such as a muscle strain, or more serious, like a heart or lung condition.

During an online chest pain consultation, the doctor will ask about your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle. They will provide medical advice, suggest treatment, and if required, recommend further tests or refer you to a specialist.

Yes, online doctors can evaluate your symptoms and help identify the likely cause of your chest pain. While some cases require in-person tests, many conditions, such as acid reflux, muscle strain, or mild respiratory issues, can be diagnosed and treated online.


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