My chest suddenly started to hurt even though I didn't know what it was, why on earth?
The symptoms of chest pain can have various causes depending on the type, degree, location, and frequency of pain.It is important to note that some cases require immediate treatment.
In this article, we will introduce you to the diseases that can cause chest pain symptoms.
If you are worried about chest pain, please check it out as an opportunity to face your symptoms.
Since there is a possibility of diseases that are too late, we would appreciate it if you could use it for early detection.
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1. Types of chest pain
Even if you say that your chest hurts, you can't say the symptoms of chest pain unconditionally.
In order to guess the cause of chest pain, it is important to be able to explain how your symptoms are classified as pain.
Let's look back at the symptoms once again to see what kind of pain it is and where it hurts.
what kind of pain
- stabbing pain
・Dull pain
・Pain that feels like pressure
・Pain that feels like it's being squeezed
where it hurts
・Left chest
・Anterior chest
・Back
・Dissipates to the neck and shoulders
・Local
- Pain in the same place all the time
how long it lasts
・momentary
·Few minutes
・Several hours or more
when it hurts
・When you move
・At rest
・When you change your body position
・Relationship with breathing
・Relationship with meals
Do you have other symptoms
・Difficulty breathing
・fever
·cold sweat
·nausea
·vomiting
2.Disease that can be considered from the symptoms of chest pain
Since there are many organs around the chest, such as lungs, pleura, heart, nerves, muscles, and bones, there are various symptoms and possible diseases of chest pain.
Below are some of the common symptoms of chest pain.
Compare it with your own symptoms.
heart and blood vessel disease
Among the symptoms of sudden chest pain, it is classified as a highly urgent disease. It can be life threatening and requires caution.
・Ischemic heart disease such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris and myocardial infarction are diseases that block the coronary arteries of the heart.
Angina pectoris is a blocked coronary artery, and myocardial infarction is a blocked coronary artery.
Tightening pain and a feeling of pressure in the chest are precursors, but many people leave them untreated because they can be relieved by resting.
If you ever have a strong pain with a feeling of pressure, you should consult a doctor because you suspect angina pectoris or myocardial infarction.
・Aortic dissection
An aortic dissection is a condition in which the wall of the aorta ruptures, allowing a different blood flow from the aorta.
It is said that it is easy to develop in winter, and it is necessary to pay attention to sudden temperature changes.
Most of the symptoms are chest pain and back pain that occur suddenly, but if there is a disorder in the part connected to the brain, it may cause consciousness disorder or fainting in some cases.
diseases of the lungs and pleura
The lung itself has no pain nerves and may reflect pain associated with the pleura.
·pneumothorax
A pneumothorax is a condition in which air leaks from the lungs for some reason, causing the lungs to collapse and collapse.
The pain is persistent, accompanied by sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing.
It is most common in tall, thin, young men, and it is also seen in middle-aged and older people with respiratory diseases such as emphysema and bullae (emphysematous cysts).
・Pleurisy/empyema
It is a disease in which pus accumulates in the space called the thoracic cavity, where the lungs are housed, due to a bacterial infection.
It is accompanied by fever and chills, along with difficulty breathing and coughing.
It is characterized by a stabbing pain that is aggravated by coughing and deep breathing.
Nerve/muscle/bone disease
・Rib fracture
Cracks or fractures in the ribs can occur from trauma, excessive exercise, and persistent coughing and sneezing. The pain increases when you take a deep breath, cough, or press, but there are many cases where the pain is minimal and heals spontaneously.
However, if rib fractures are left untreated, there is a risk of injury to the internal organs, which can lead to lung contusion or pneumothorax.Seek medical attention if you suspect a rib fracture.
・Intercostal neuralgia ・Herpes zoster
Intercostal neuralgia is a condition that causes pain in the nerves that run along the ribs.
The pain is very strong and appears only on the left or right side of the upper body.
It often has muscular and skeletal causes, such as fractures and sprains, but other than that, shingles is the most common cause.
·Malignant tumor
If the tumor spreads to the chest wall or nerves in the chest, pain may appear in the chest.
The pain is persistent and increases over time.
digestive ailments
・Reflux esophagitis
Reflux esophagitis is a disease in which stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus.
When stomach acid stays in the esophagus for too long, it causes inflammation of the mucous membrane and causes chest pain.
・Other diseases
Pain in the chest can also be caused by acute pancreatitis and gallbladder disorders, which are mainly caused by diet.
psychogenic symptoms
・cardiac neurosis
If you have chest pain and no abnormalities are found after examination, a heart disease called cardiac neurosis is suspected. It is characterized by chest pain, throbbing, and tingling that appear when mental stress is applied.
3. What department should I see if I have chest pain?
- Severe pain and tightness in the chestcardiology,cardiovascular surgery
・Chest pain and shortness of breathRespiratory medicine
・Inner sternum and epigastric paininternal medicine
・My ribs hurt…orthopedics
If symptoms such as strong chest pain, tightness, disturbance of consciousness, lightheadedness, or dizziness are observed, it is expected to be urgent. Get to an emergency hospital immediately.
4. [Summary] What if your chest suddenly hurts?
In this article, we have introduced the diseases that are thought to be the cause of chest pain symptoms.
・Knowing what kind of chest pain leads to clarification of the cause
・There are various possible causes such as heart, lung, nerve, muscle, bone, fire extinguisher, psychogenic, etc.
If you experience severe chest pain or tightness, seek medical attention immediately.
If you have chest pain, please visit a medical institution and undergo an examination and examination by a doctor.
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