What causes chest tightness, shortness of breath, and pain in the front and back of the chest?
Disease description:
I've had frequent chest and back pain for the past few days, and recently I've also experienced chest tightness and shortness of breath. What could be causing these symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Qirui
Chest tightness, shortness of breath, and pain in the front and back of the chest may be caused by acute myocardial infarction. When conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or diabetes are present, they may lead to coronary atherosclerosis, resulting in this phenomenon. Additionally, this symptom may also be triggered by spontaneous pneumothorax, acute nonspecific pericarditis, or certain digestive system disorders.
