Chest pain is considered an early symptom of many diseases. So, if there is pain, you should take the right decision without getting angry at any time.
Causes:
Heart attack, reduced blood flow to the heart, heart valve problems, inflammation of the heart, inflammation of the esophagus, leak in the esophagus, lung cancer, tuberculosis, pneumonia, air or water in the lungs, chest pain, rib injury, thoracic spinal disc Problems, stomach ulcers, stomach acid coming up into the esophagus for some reason, inflammation of the pancreas and gallbladder and anxiety can cause chest pain.
Among these, heart-related chest pain is our biggest fear.
One-third of the world’s deaths are caused by heart disease. It is important to identify them quickly.
Symptoms:
– A feeling of pressure in the chest, which can be on one side of the chest or across the chest. This pain can often spread to the left arm, throat, lower jaw and even the right arm
– This pain may also be present in the upper part of the abdomen
– Shortness of breath
– Chest palpitations or restlessness
– Sweating
– Nausea
– Dizziness or lightheadedness
– Diabetic and elderly patients usually do not feel this pain.
When they have a heart attack, they sweat and feel tired.
To be done:
Sometimes the patient or his relatives do not understand that the chest pain is due to some reason. Therefore, thinking about safety, you should consult a doctor quickly. If the chest pain is thought to be due to heart disease, the patient should take 300 grams of aspirin and see a doctor as soon as possible.
Advised by Dr. Saurabh Kumar Roy
Medical Officer, Upazila Health Complex, Mithapukur, Rangpur
Source : https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/lifestyle/2022/04/07/1136110