Left side chest paincan be a sign of a heart problem, prompting many people to think they are having a heart attack.
Pain in the middle of the chest is often a sign of a less urgent condition, like gastritis, costochondritis or even excess gas.
Right-sided chest pain is usually felt as a result of non-urgent conditions, like a muscle strain, acid reflux, or even excess stress.
Most of the time, chest pain or tightness is actually not a sign of a heart attack. It commonly occurs due to excess gas, anxiety or muscle fatigue.
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