Do chest tightening pain

When doing chest health care, if there is pain, it means that there are certain problems with the person's health. For example, if it is paroxysmal chest pain, it may be caused by intercostal neuritis, and if there is pain behind the sternum, it is likely caused by angina pectoris. Below, we will introduce in detail the nature and characteristics of chest pain, common diseases and emergency measures.

1. Nature and characteristics of chest pain

1. Characteristics of chest pain

Chest pain caused by chest wall diseases is clearly localized and may be accompanied by redness, swelling, tenderness, rash, and deformity.

2. Nature of chest pain

The chest pain caused by intercostal neuritis is paroxysmal, stabbing pain. Esophagitis causes burning pain. Tearing pain is common in dissecting aneurysms.

3. Location of chest pain

Pain behind the sternum is common with angina pectoris. Left anterior chest pain can also be angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, or left-sided pneumonia. Chest pain radiating to the left shoulder is often angina pectoris.

2. Common diseases that cause chest pain

1. Pleural diseases

Such as pleurisy and spontaneous pneumothorax, the chest pain caused by these diseases is related to breathing and coughing. Chest pain worsens with deep breathing and coughing, often accompanied by difficulty breathing. Chest pain is localized to the side of the lesion.

2. Cardiovascular disease

The most common ones are angina pectoris and myocardial infarction, followed by pericarditis. This type of chest pain often manifests as compressive, stuffy, or even tearing pain in the precordial area and behind the sternum. It often radiates to the left shoulder, neck and inner side of the left arm, and is accompanied by shock symptoms in severe cases.

3. Intercostal neuritis, herpes zoster, esophagitis

Both can cause chest pain. In herpes zoster, the chest pain is severe and runs along the ribs. After 1 to 2 days, dense small blisters appear on the skin.

4. Certain abdominal organ diseases cause chest pain

Such as subphrenic abscess, acute cholecystitis, and acute pancreatitis.

5. Chest trauma

It is common in cases of rib fractures, a history of chest trauma, and chest pain that worsens with breathing or coughing.

3. Emergency measures for severe chest pain

(1) If you suspect an attack of angina pectoris, immediately administer oxygen, rest, and take nitroglycerin sublingually.

(2) For chest pain caused by pleurisy or chest wall disease, a wider abdominal belt can be used to stabilize the chest wall at the painful area to reduce the movement of the chest during breathing.

(3) Go to the hospital immediately for an electrocardiogram and X-ray examination to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is directed at the cause.

(4) Take painkillers appropriately.