What causes dull pain in the lower right chest, and what should be done about it?

Jun 04, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Dull pain in the lower right thoracic cavity may be related to conditions such as pleuritis, myocarditis, or pericarditis. Patients can be treated with oral medications, surgery, or other methods. In addition to these common causes, it could also be associated with congenital heart disease, coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, or acute myocardial infarction. If symptoms persist without improvement, patients should go to the hospital for examination and receive appropriate treatment accordingly.

Dull pain in the lower right part of the chest may be related to conditions such as pleuritis, myocarditis, or pericarditis. Patients can receive treatment through oral medications, surgery, or other methods. A detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Pleuritis

Pleuritis refers to inflammatory lesions occurring in the pleura. If inflammation develops in the pleura of the right chest area, it may cause symptoms such as right-sided chest pain, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Treatment may include taking medications such as Penicillin V Potassium Tablets or enteric-coated Aspirin Tablets under medical guidance.

2. Myocarditis

The myocardium is the primary tissue responsible for maintaining normal heart function. Inflammatory lesions in this tissue can easily impair cardiac function, leading to symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. Patients may take antiviral or antiarrhythmic medications such as Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets or Amiodarone Hydrochloride Tablets as prescribed by a physician to improve symptoms.

3. Pericarditis

Pericarditis refers to inflammation affecting both the visceral and parietal layers of the pericardium. It is commonly associated with pathogenic infections, autoimmune disorders, tumors, and other factors. Symptoms may include chest pain, coughing, and shortness of breath. Severe cases may lead to pericardial effusion. Surgical interventions such as pericardiocentesis or pericardial stripping may be required under medical supervision.

In addition to the common causes mentioned above, similar symptoms may also be associated with congenital heart disease, coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, or acute myocardial infarction. If symptoms persist without improvement, patients should visit a hospital for evaluation and receive appropriate, targeted treatment.