According to the Mayo Clinic many different problems can cause chest pain or discomfort, and it can be difficult to know what is causing the pain. It can be a sharp, stabbing pain, a dull ache, or feeling of pressure.
Legacy ER & Urgent Care is a fully equipped Emergency Room and Urgent Care staffed by ER-trained physicians and staff trained to treat ailments and conditions related to chest pain to pneumonia.
Visit a Legacy ER & Urgent Care location or your physician about any chest discomfort you have, but…
If you are having the following symptoms, call 911 or visit your nearest ER immediately.
If you have not been active for an extended period, pay particular attention to sudden sharp chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath.
Also note:
Legacy ER & Urgent care is staffed 24/7 with Board-certified ER-trained physicians and medical staff so there is no need to delay care. If it’s serious, you need immediate medical attention, and you won’t know if it’s serious unless you see a doctor.
Not all chest pain is related to a heart or lung problem, although it can be difficult to distinguish. If you have the following symptoms, it is more likely to be heartburn or indigestion.
Call your doctor if you have:
If you have a fever, chills, or are coughing up mucus, you want to visit any one of Legacy ER & Urgent Care's convenient locations, as these are signs of other illnesses that may require treatment.