Most of us think that the more severe the symptom the more serious the cause. Chest pain is a concern for adults as it can signal heart disease which remains the main cause of adult death in developed countries. However, severe chest pain does not necessarily mean that the cause is always serious. Sometimes a heart attack can present with very mild chest pain which is misleading (silent heart attack). Similarly severe chest pain can sometimes be due to conditions that are not life threatening. One of the most common causes of chest pain reports at emergency rooms is due to acid reflux. It can be severe and painful but it is not life threatening. It is therefore important to differentiate between chest pain that is due to serious causes and chest pain that is not serious. Severe chest pain alone is not a reliable indicator. Meaning of Severe Chest Pain Chest pain can occur in any age group and gender. In children, chest pain is often not taken as seriously as it is with adults. Severe chest pain in adults, even with no other symptoms, always raises the concern of a heart attack and emergency medical attention is sought. … Continue reading Severe Chest Pain – Meaning, Causes and How To Report Symptoms