Chest pain is one symptom or problem that everyone generally associates with different diseases and conditions. While some of these conditions may be minor others can be potentially life-threatening leaving the sufferer worried about the actual cause of his chest pain. In any case self-diagnosis can be misleading and extremely risky if the underlying cause is serious. Here are some causes of chest pain you should be aware about: 1. Heart disease: Chest pain due to cardiac origin is medically called angina. A person can suffer from angina for a short while or for a long period of time (15