Chest pain that appears, fades, and returns is called intermittent chest pain, and it covers a wide range of causes. Some are harmless, like a strained muscle in the chest wall or acid reflux that flares after certain meals. Others are serious, including angina, which happens when the heart muscle temporarily does not get enough…
Chest pain that starts during or right after a meal is a common complaint, and most of the time it comes from the digestive tract rather than the heart. Acid reflux, esophageal spasms, gallbladder inflammation, and stomach ulcers can all create burning or pressure in the middle of the chest. The trouble is that a…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and accounts for roughly one in every five deaths among women, yet only about half of women recognize it as their greatest health threat. Chest pain is still the most common warning sign. In women, though, it more often arrives alongside…