Go to the nearest hospital ER. Heart attacks will also happen on the right side as well as in the shoulders and back. Get there NOW! MR BIll I Know I am a survivor!

There are many possible causes of right side chest pain, the obvious thing that may cause you worry is that there is something wrong with your heart, however, it does not necessarily mean that this is the case. The pain may be coming from any of the organs or tissue in your chest, these organs include: Ribs. Lungs. Heart. Wind Pipe. Muscles, nerves or tendons. Angina may be a cause factor of pain related to your heart, however, other causes of chest pain may include: Pneumonia. Blood clot to the lung. Pleurisy. The collapse of a small area of the lung. Anxiety. Inflammation or strain of the tendons and muscles that lay between the ribs. Stomach ulcer, gall stones, heartburn, too much acid in the stomach and indigestion may also be a cause factor of chest pain. As you can see chest pain right or left can be very complex and as it can be caused by many factors you must go and see your family doctor, before going to see your doctor you should consider these things as it will help in getting a correct diagnosis; Where exactly do you feel the pain. What does the pain feel like, and does it spread anywhere else. What starts the pain off. What makes it worse. What relieves the pain or makes it stop. Do you get any other symptoms with the pain, for example fever or a cough which produces yellow-green phlegm. If you suddenly get any of the following symptoms you should go at once to hospital; Sudden crushing, tightening pressure in your chest. Pain radiates to your jaw between your shoulder blades or left arm. Shortness of breath with sudden sharp chest pain. If you smoke or have a history of heart disease in your family, have diabetes, high blood pressure or high Cholestrol you are at risk of heart attack. Hope this is of some help, but you must see your doctor.