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What Causes Upper Chest Pain During Deep Breathing And Chin Pain?

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Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015
Question: Hi I have a pain in the upper part of my chest and when I take a deep breath it is worse. Also I have a pain in my chin. Could this signal a heart attack?
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not heart attack

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Chest pain which gets worse with breathing usually doesn't suggest cardiac problems. It is common for joint or vertebra problems. I would advise you to have vertebra X-Rays done.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,

Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan

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What Causes Upper Chest Pain During Deep Breathing And Chin Pain?

Brief Answer: Not heart attack Detailed Answer: Dear Mrs, Chest pain which gets worse with breathing usually doesn't suggest cardiac problems. It is common for joint or vertebra problems. I would advise you to have vertebra X-Rays done. Hope I could help you Wishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask Regards,