Chest Pain

[bluefin]

There are many different causes of chest pains. Some of these causes are life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Angina at rest, and heart attack caused by a blood clot in a coronary artery are the most common causes. Less common, but also life-threatening, conditions that cause chest pain include aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax.

Any serious chest pain should receive prompt medical attention. Medications and treatments are available to improve the chances of surviving a life-threatening cause of chest pain, and the sooner these therapies are initiated, the greater the chance to prevent death.

[lancymoor102]

Last week I noticed a sharp pain in the upper hamstring and upper groin while sprinting. The pain occurred in my groin while extending my leg, and in my hamstring while bringing it back. I was able to walk on it fine, but the pain returned as soon as I started to sprint. My lower back also had a slight pain. 1 week later, the back pain is gone, but the groin and hamstring pains are still there when I take longer strides. Do you know what this could be?