These symptoms can be scary, but don't panic.
is intensely localized in one place, creating a"piercing" or"stabbing" sensation, it most likely has a cause other than heart attack. This is especially likely if the pain occurs when you breathe deeply, cough, or change positions, the Cleveland Clinic says."If this describes your symptoms, odds are that you're dealing with a lung-related issue," their experts explain.
However you may be able to determine whether pleuritis is to blame with a simple breath exercise."The pleuritic pain lessens or stops when you hold your breath," their experts note. Pain from a heat attack would persist regardless of your breathing.Regardless of the intensity of your chest pain, experts say it's less likely cause for serious concern if that pain fades quickly.
are frequently diagnosed with inflammation in the rib cartilage, fibromyalgia, or shingles, the Clinic says.