Pain in the region of the heart

The appearance of pain in the heart can indicate the presence of diseases of the aorta, chest wall and other health problems. Most often, it is CHD, dyshormonal cardiopathy, neurocircular dystonia or cervical osteochondrosis.

Often there are situations where pain in the region of the heart is long and often recurring. And people suffering from this, having got used to painful sensations, are treated for medical help when the pain becomes very strong. Meanwhile, short-term pain is a sign of myocardial infarction or angina pectoris. In addition, pain can occur due to two or more reasons. In such cases, pain is very difficult to understand.

If the pain in the heart is associated with myocardial infarction or with angina, then urgent measures should be taken immediately. And in case the pain is related to non-cardiac origin, then it is not necessary to take haste. That is why, if there is dull pain in the region of the heart, or pain of another nature, it is necessary to study it according to the following signs: place, direction of spread, duration, features and type. In addition, you need to remember whether this kind of pain once occurred, and also to determine the circumstances after which pain appeared.

Now about the signs of diseases, which are accompanied by various pains. Chest pain indicates a myocardial infarction or angina pectoris. That is, in such cases the pain is compressive, pressing, giving into the left scapula, into the hands (one or two), into the jaw, and also not impeding breathing.

If the pain is felt in the region of the top of the heart, then it is most likely not of cardiac origin. Especially if the pain in the region of the heart is short-term, stitching, coming from the area of the left nipple or other areas of the left breast. If the pain extends into the underarm area, it is most likely a sign of osteochondrosis, or a sign of an impending skin rash with shingles. Often, such pains are not related to myocardial ischemia and non-coronary origin.

When analyzing pain in the heart, it is necessary to take into account its duration. Pain sensations of a short-term nature, lasting for several seconds, are not typical for angina pectoris. For this disease, seizures are typical for 3-5 minutes, sometimes for 10. A long attack of pain in the chest is a consequence of myocardial infarction.

Pain that lasts more than a day has non-angiogenic origin. These kinds of pain are always associated with physical stress, emotional stress, cold weather, or a tight meal. If the pain in the heart appears in the position on the back, and in the sitting position disappear, it is most likely due to osteochondrosis, reflux esophagia or pericarditis. If you notice that weakening, then the intensification of pain with deep breathing - this indicates a damaged pleura or pericardium.

When analyzing pain, it is important to take into account factors such as vomiting, nausea, weakness, fear of death and sweating, which can occur together with pain.

In the disease of neurocircular dystonia, aching or stitching pains in the heart area are observed. Such pain can not be eliminated with nitroglycerin, only valocordin, Validol, or a sedative will help.

Relative to each disease, there are a number of signs of its aggravation, but it is best to contact specialists who will unerringly determine the cause of its occurrence and prescribe treatment. Even having thoroughly studied one's own pain, one can only judge the reasons for its occurrence. Only the attending doctor-professional can answer this question. Only he can properly assign recommendations for compliance with the regime (if necessary), treatment course, or other measures.