What causes severe pain in the middle of the chest, and what should I do?
Jun 04, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Severe pain in the center of the chest may be caused by intense physical activity, chronic pneumonia, angina pectoris, or other reasons, and can be improved through general treatment, medication, surgery, and other methods. During illness, it is also important to maintain good dietary habits, such as eating more foods rich in protein and vitamins, like eggs and lean meat, which can promote recovery.
Severe pain in the center of the chest may be caused by intense physical exercise, chronic pneumonia, angina pectoris, or other reasons. It can be improved through general treatment, medication, surgery, and other methods. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Intense physical exercise
Intense physical activity can increase heart rate and cardiac output, thereby accelerating blood flow and causing chest pain. It is important to get adequate rest and avoid strenuous exercise.
2. Chronic pneumonia
Chronic pneumonia is a chronic inflammatory lung disease. Damage to lung tissue and inflammation may cause stabbing pain around the chest. Patients can take antiviral medications such as ribavirin tablets or antibiotics such as cefixime capsules under medical guidance.
3. Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris can lead to myocardial ischemia, depriving the heart of sufficient oxygen and nutrients, thus causing stabbing pain or discomfort. Patients can improve symptoms through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
In addition to the above causes, chest pain may also result from pulmonary embolism, severe rib fractures, myocardial infarction, or other conditions. During illness, it is also important to maintain good dietary habits, consuming more protein- and vitamin-rich foods such as eggs and lean meat to promote recovery.
