Chest pain or upper back pain Symptom Checker

Before you check your symptoms....

This symptom checker is for people over 12 years, living in Wales.

Anyone under 12, or unsure of what to do, should contact 111 (Freephone).

Please answer all questions carefully, the advice given will be based on your answers.

Symptom checkers do not replace medical advice, if needed, get help from a qualified health professional (e.g. doctor, nurse or pharmacist).

For emergencies, such as:

• Severe breathing problems (e.g. can’t talk normally, turning blue and gasping)
• Chest pain (e.g. like a tight band or heavy weight in or around the chest)
• Stroke (e.g. unable to raise arm, one sided limb weakness or drooping face)
• Severe injury/heavy bleeding that cannot be stopped
• Fitting now/unconscious (e.g. cannot be woken)

Please dial 999 for further advice.