Chest Pain: When To Go to the ER
Chest pain can be a scary and uncomfortable symptom to experience. Chest pain can appear in many forms, ranging from a sharp stabbing pain to a dull ache. Although chest pain has a number of different causes, it should never be ignored. Sudden chest pain might be a sign of a heart attack or other serious medical emergency.
Causes of chest pain
Causes of chest pain range from mild to life-threatening. Listed below are some common causes of chest pain
Heart attack
A heart attack is not always a sudden and dramatic event. In some cases symptoms may come on suddenly but appear slowly. Symptoms of a heart attack include:
- A crushing or burning pain in the chest
- A pain that travels up the neck and into the jaw
- A sharp, stabbing feeling that gives you the sensation of extreme pressure on the chest
- Nausea, vomiting or sweating alongside the chest pain
Muscular pain (of the chest)
This type of pain may occur a few days or hours after tough physical exertion or where an injury to the abdomen may have occurred. In muscular pain, tenderness is usually felt when you push on your chest. Pain should not feel stabbing or burning in nature.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment of chest pain will depend on the underlying cause. Our doctors will carry out diagnostic tests such as an EKG, blood tests and any necessary scans to determine what is behind your chest pain.
The treatment of chest pain will depend on its specific underlying cause.
Life Savers ER is a freestanding emergency rom that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We offer emergency medical care for urgent symptoms such as chest pain. Our board-certified doctors, onsite laboratory & diagnostic services let us evaluate, diagnose and treat patients safely and effectively.
With a strict no wait time policy, our healthcare staff is able to see patients as soon as they arrive. Other services we offer include direct transfer to an area hospital (if required) and observation for patients.
If you are experiencing chest pain, we strongly recommend that you have a family member or friend drive you to the emergency room. Our staff will be happy to see you immediately and we will begin evaluation of your condition promptly.
Emergency in Houston?
Life Savers 24 Hour Emergency Room is equipped to handle life threatening conditions quickly. Your emergency or concern is our priority! Life Savers 24 Hour Emergency Room is your Houston ER for immediate definite care. Do not hesitate to call us today or stop by one of our houston emergency room locations: Willowbrook ER, Heights ER, or Summerwood ER.
Life Savers 24 Hour Emergency Room is equipped to handle life threatening conditions quickly. Your emergency or concern is our priority! Life Savers 24 Hour Emergency Room is your Houston ER for immediate definite care. Do not hesitate to call us today or stop by one of our houston emergency room locations: Willowbrook ER, Heights ER, or Summerwood ER.
