(HealthDayNews) -- Many people get a little chest pain once in a while. Others get a lot of chest pain too often.
Pain in the chest, especially when it involves your heart, is called angina pectoris. Because it could indicate that a heart attack is imminent, doctors consider all serious chest pain complaints to be angina pectoris until proven otherwise.
Fortunately, the majority of chest pain complaints stem from something other than arterial blockages severe enough to cause angina pectoris and a heart attack.
Other causes can include:
If your chest pain feels serious, it may well be. Don't take chances -- check with your physician.