- Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes heart palpitations, confusion, dizziness and more.
- Asthma (teen and adult)
Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, an asthma attack can be life threatening.
- Heart rhythm disorder
Some heart rhythm disorders can cause a fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness.
- Panic attack
When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia is fast heart rhythm starting in one of the upper chambers of the heart.
- Thyroid storm
A thyroid storm, dangerously high levels of thyroid hormone, causes fever, racing heartbeat, sweating, and more
- Atrial flutter
Atrial flutter is an abnormality of the heart's rhythm that causes rapid and sometimes irregular heartbeats.
- Aortic regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation, when the aortic valve doesn't close completely, can cause severe heart symptoms.
- Broken (fractured) rib(s)
A broken rib causes a sore, swollen spot on your chest and pain that worsens when breathing deeply.
- Costochondritis
CCostochondritis symptoms include sharp pain in the front of the chest, then migrating to the back or abdomen.
- Heartburn/GERD
Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.
- Peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcers, sores in the lining of the stomach or upper intestine, cause abdominal pain, gas, and more.
- Pleurisy
Pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest, causes sharp pain when you breathe.
- Asthma (child)
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes swelling and narrowing in the airways, causing cough and more.
- Low potassium (hypokalemia)
If the level of potassium in your blood drops below normal, it may cause low energy, leg cramps, and more.
- Muscle strain
Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.
- Acute stress reaction
Acute stress reaction symptoms include shortness of breath, anxiety, nervousness, sense of doom and more.
- Excessive caffeine use
Excessive caffeine use can cause irritability, difficulty sleeping, anger, depression, and fatigue.
- Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Premature ventricular contractions are extra heartbeats that start in one of the lower chambers of your heart.
- Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease and causes fever, joint pain, abdominal pain, rash, and more.
- Pericarditis
Pericarditis, inflammation of the sac around the heart, causes pain, fever, weakness, palpitations, and more.
- Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious chronic lung condition where the lungs become scarred and stiff.
- Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension can cause shortness of breath, a fast heart rate, or lightheadedness.
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.
- Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a condition that causes muscle swelling and weakness, and a rash on the face and joints.
- Porphyria
Porphyria is a condition that can affect the nerves and skin, making the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.
- Lung cancer (non small cell)
Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer and can cause a cough, chest pain, and more.
- Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease marked by swollen painful joints, a rash, swollen lymph nodes, and more.
- Congestive heart failure
People with congestive heart failure can have shortness of breath, fatigue, irregular heartbeat and more.
- Drug overdose
A drug overdose can be fatal and causes sleepiness, confusion, coma, vomiting, and other symptoms.
- Hiatal hernia
When hiatal hernia symptoms do occur, they include chest pain and burning, sweating, a bitter taste and more.
- Hyperthyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism can cause fatigue and weakness, increased thirst, impaired thinking, and bone fractures.
- Vertebral compression fracture (thoracic)
A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, weakness, sleepiness, numbness, weakness, and more.
- Anemia
Anemia, a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.
- Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis usually infects the lungs, causing a bad cough with blood, chest pain, fever, chills, and fatigue.
- Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a condition of the heart causing shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest pain.
- Mastitis (infectious)
Mastitis, an infection of the breast, causes pain or swelling of the breast, fever, and flu-like symptoms.
- Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is buildup of fluid in the pleura and can cause difficulty breathing or chest pain.
- Bronchial adenoma
Bronchial adenomas are cancers of the respiratory tract causing a cough, fever, or shortness of breath.
- Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a lung disease causing a wide range of digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms.
- Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection of the lungs causing muscle aches, fever, chest pain, cough, and more.
- Esophagitis
Esophagitis, an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, causes chest pain, nausea, and more.
- Lung cancer (small cell)
Small cell lung cancer is the least common type of lung cancer and can cause a cough, chest pain, and more.
- Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a rare group of genetic blood disorders effecting red blood cells and leading to anemia.
- Barrett esophagus
Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus is damaged, usually by acid reflux.
- Aortic aneurysm (chest)
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is the swelling of the chest aorta and can cause chest or back pain.
- Radiation sickness
Radiation sickness is caused by a high dose of radiation, and causes vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, and more.
- Aortic dissection (chest)
An aortic dissection in the chest is a medical emergency and causes abrupt, tearing chest.
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a rare inherited condition that can lead to cramps, muscle spasms, and more.
- Shingles (herpes zoster)
Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.
