What causes intermittent tightness, stuffiness, and a feeling of pressure in the center of a woman's chest, and what should be done about it?
Jun 02, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Intermittent episodes of palpitations, tightness, and pressure in the center of a woman's chest may be related to excessive mental stress, bacterial pericarditis, spontaneous pneumothorax, and other causes. These symptoms can be improved through home care, medication, or procedures such as puncture drainage. In addition to these common causes, conditions such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, mitral stenosis, and aortic stenosis should also be considered.
Intermittent tightness and pressure in the center of a woman's chest may be related to excessive mental stress, bacterial pericarditis, spontaneous pneumothorax, or other causes. These symptoms can be improved through home care, medication, or procedures such as puncture therapy. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Excessive Mental Stress
Due to life or work-related factors, if a woman experiences prolonged mental tension, it may affect the normal contraction of blood vessels in the heart, leading to insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the heart. This can result in symptoms such as a feeling of pressure in the precordial area, rapid breathing, and shortness of breath. It is recommended to ensure adequate bed rest in daily life. When experiencing high levels of mental stress, listening to music or talking with others may help redirect attention and relieve symptoms.
2. Bacterial Pericarditis
Bacterial pericarditis refers to inflammatory infection caused by bacteria in the pericardium or heart wall. The proliferation of bacteria and their stimulation of the pericardium may lead to symptoms such as chest pain and a sensation of pressure. Patients may take anti-infective medications such as amoxicillin capsules or cefixime granules under medical supervision.
3. Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax occurs when gas accumulates within the pleural cavity, potentially compressing vital organs such as the heart and lungs. This may cause symptoms including sharp, tearing chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing. If symptoms are related to spontaneous pneumothorax, gas should be removed from the chest cavity via needle aspiration under a doctor’s guidance to prevent worsening of the condition.
In addition to the common causes listed above, similar symptoms may also be associated with conditions such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, mitral valve stenosis, or aortic valve stenosis. If clinical symptoms are severe, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is recommended to rule out underlying diseases and prevent ongoing harm to health.
