Chest tightness when lying down before going to bed

Many young people like to sleep, because they are always energetic during the day and need to sleep at night to replenish their body's energy. However, for some elderly people, sleeping is a very torturous thing, because some elderly people will experience chest tightness when they lie down before going to bed, and when chest tightness occurs, people will feel difficulty in breathing and feel very uncomfortable. So what is the reason for the chest tightness when lying down before going to bed?

1. Causes of chest tightness when lying down before going to bed

It is mostly considered to be caused by coronary heart disease, accompanied by symptoms such as headache, chest tightness, and chest tightness after lying down. It is recommended to first undergo electrocardiogram and other examinations to rule out heart disease, heart failure, etc., and then receive appropriate treatment. It is recommended to conduct abdominal ultrasound, blood routine examinations and other examinations to find out the cause and actively combine Chinese and Western medicine for treatment. If the examination is normal, it is considered to be caused by neurosis. After a detailed examination, active treatment should be carried out, such as psychological adjustment, suggestion therapy, etc., supplementation of vitamin C and B group, and acupuncture and Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation treatment. Specific treatment should follow the guidance of the clinical physician.

2. What to do if you feel chest tightness

1. Psychotherapy: adjust the mentality, relax the spirit, eliminate worries, cultivate an optimistic and open-minded character, and maintain a good mood. A good mood is conducive to the coordination and unity of the nervous system and various organs and systems, so that the body's physiological metabolism is in the best state, thereby feedback-enhancing the vitality of brain cells and improving nerve function.

2. Physical exercise: Physical exercise can regulate and improve the brain's excitation and inhibition processes and adjust brain functions. In addition, exercise can significantly change a person's mood. Long-term exercise can enhance physical fitness, improve cardiovascular function, enhance the regulatory function of the autonomic nervous system, and restore autonomic nervous function.

3. Drug treatment: For those with symptoms of beta-receptor hypersensitivity such as palpitations, chest tightness, sweating, and long breathing, 2.5 mg of diazepam or 10 mg of propranolol can be taken orally (or 12.5-25 mg of atenolol 1-2 times/day).

4. Physical therapy: There are many reasons for chest tightness, including chest tightness caused by cervical spondylosis. Chinese medicine pillows can be used to treat cervical spondylosis, thereby treating chest tightness.