What causes a dull ache in the heart?
Disease description:
I've been having this feeling recently where my heart feels like it's aching slightly. I'd like to ask the doctor, what could be the reason for a slightly aching heart?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xin
The main causes of mild heart pain include:
1. Heart diseases: such as angina pectoris and cardiomyopathy, which may lead to insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle, thereby causing mild pain.
2. Respiratory diseases: such as bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which may affect respiratory function, leading to reduced arterial blood oxygen levels, subsequently causing myocardial ischemia and hypoxia, resulting in mild pain.
3. Digestive system diseases: such as reflux esophagitis and chronic gastritis, which may also cause mild pain in the precordial area; this type of pain is usually related to dietary habits.
4. Psychological disorders: such as cardiac neurosis, anxiety, and depression, which may also present with symptoms of heart pain, requiring psychological intervention for management.
If symptoms persist or worsen, timely medical consultation and examination are recommended.
