What causes chest tightness and pain?
Apr 24, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, chest tightness and pain may be caused by intercostal neuralgia, pleurisy, pneumonia, myocarditis, gastroesophageal reflux, or other conditions. Patients should promptly seek medical attention at a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment. In daily life, patients are advised to get adequate rest, avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue, and maintain a cheerful mood and stable emotions.
Chest tightness and pain are generally caused by conditions such as intercostal neuralgia, pleurisy, pneumonia, myocarditis, or gastroesophageal reflux. Patients should promptly visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Intercostal Neuralgia: Intercostal neuralgia refers to pain caused by compression or damage to the intercostal nerves around the chest area. This pain is typically sharp or distending in nature and may result from muscle tension, poor posture, injury, or other factors. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as ibuprofen tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, or etoricoxib tablets for treatment.
2. Pleurisy: The pleura is a thin membrane covering the lungs and inner chest wall. When infected, it can lead to pleurisy, which commonly causes chest pain and a sensation of tightness, particularly worsening during breathing. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as cefuroxime axetil granules, pyrazinamide tablets, or aspirin tablets.
3. Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lungs caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Common symptoms include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Under a doctor’s guidance, patients may be treated with medications such as amoxicillin capsules, azithromycin capsules, or moxifloxacin hydrochloride tablets.
4. Myocarditis: Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, often triggered by viral infections or autoimmune reactions. This condition may lead to symptoms including chest pain, chest tightness, palpitations, and shortness of breath. Patients may take medications such as enalapril maleate tablets, amiodarone hydrochloride tablets, or furosemide tablets under medical supervision.
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux: Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when stomach acid and digestive fluids flow back into the esophagus, causing discomfort in the esophagus and chest. It commonly results in a burning sensation in the chest, chest pain, acid regurgitation, and coughing, which may be accompanied by a feeling of chest tightness. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as famotidine tablets, ranitidine hydrochloride capsules, or omeprazole enteric-coated tablets.
In daily life, patients are advised to get adequate rest, avoid staying up late and overexertion, maintain a cheerful mood and emotional stability, and avoid excessive stress and anxiety. If any discomfort occurs, patients should seek timely medical attention.
