Dear Doctor,
What causes a sensation and pain in the chest despite the fact I do not have a cough?James

Dear James
PHYSICAL trauma of the muscles around the chest highly causes chest pain. However, if there is no history of trauma, chest pain is a symptom of a number of organ malfunctions that may be located around the chest cavity.

How long have you had the pain? It could be a problem with the lungs or heart. It could also be high blood pressure or heart burn.

Pain related to ulcers has a tendency to mimic chest pain. Many people who have ulcers get pain in the form of chest pains. See a doctor if it persists.