According to Dr. Michael Turturro, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, the answer is simple:If it’s new, sudden, or alarming — don’t ignore it. Here are 5 types of pain that emergency doctors say you should never ignore:️ 1. If you feel pressure, tightness, or pain in your chest — don’t wait it out. A “tearing” pain in the upper back may signal a tear in the aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel. If it’s new, intense, or unexplained — don’t wait.