What disease has chest pain but no heart damage?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the most common esophageal cause for noncardiac chest pain in patients with and without coronary artery disease.

Can you have chest pain without it being heart related?

Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is a term used to describe chest pain that resembles heart pain (also called angina) in patients who do not have heart disease. The pain typically is felt behind the breast bone (sternum) and is described as oppressive, squeezing or pressure-like.

How can you tell the difference between cardiac and non-cardiac chest pain?

Classically, cardiac chest pain is in the left chest. However, it may occur in the center or right chest. Non-cardiac chest pain may have many of the above symptoms. However, non-cardiac chest pain may change with respiration, cough, or position.

How long does non-cardiac chest pain last?

Chest pain can be sharp or dull. You may feel tightness, achiness, or you may feel like your chest is being crushed or squeezed. Chest pain can last for a few minutes or hours. In some cases, it can last six months or longer.

What causes chest pain after COVID?

“Blood tests have shown that during COVID-19, some people have elevated levels of a substance called troponin in their blood, along with EKG changes and chest pain.” Elevated troponin levels are a sign of damaged heart tissue. Sometimes this is from a heart attack.

What causes chest pain without heart problems?

Muscle or bone problems in the chest,chest wall,or spine (back)

  • Lung conditions or diseases,including diseases of the pleura,the tissue that covers the lungs
  • Stomach problems,such as ulcers
  • Stress,anxiety,or depression

    • What causes a sudden, sharp pain in the chest?

    Heart attack. Image credit: Catherine McQueen/Getty Images.

  • Heartburn. Heartburn is chest pain that occurs when stomach acid leaks out of the stomach and back up into the esophagus (food pipe).
  • Pericarditis.
  • Angina.
  • Precordial catch syndrome.
  • Panic attacks.
  • Strains and fractures.
  • Pleuritis.
  • Prevention.
  • When to see a doctor.

    • What are the most common causes of upper chest pain?

    Lung Problems. Also known as pleurisy,this is an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the lungs and chest.

  • Gastrointestinal Problems. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
  • Bone,Muscle,or Nerve Problems.
  • Other Potential Causes of Chest Pain.
  • When to See the Doctor for Chest Pain.

    • Why is my chest hurting randomly?

    An injury such as broken or bruised ribs.

  • A pulled muscle in your chest wall.
  • Inflammation in your rib cartilage.
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Shingles.