I woke up in the morning with a bit of chest pain

In our impression, when we wake up every morning, our body is full of strength and we are particularly energetic. However, many people feel a heavy chest when they wake up in the morning, and sometimes it is accompanied by a little pain. Such a phenomenon is likely caused by myocardial ischemia. Such a phenomenon should be taken seriously and it is best to go to the hospital for some examination.

I woke up in the morning with a slight pain in my chest.

If you have chest tightness symptoms, you should be alert to the possibility of myocardial ischemia, myocardial strain, etc. It is recommended to check the myocardial enzyme spectrum, electrocardiogram, etc. You can also ask a Chinese medicine doctor to diagnose the specific symptoms, which may be caused by chest pain, qi stagnation, etc. Medication should be used only after a clear diagnosis.

Prevention of myocardial ischemia

1. Diet

Eat a light diet low in salt and fat, eat more vegetables such as sweet potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, black fungus, and drink some green tea. Tea contains a small amount of theanine, which has a certain diuretic effect and is helpful for the treatment of myocardial ischemia in patients. Tea also contains vitamin C, which can prevent and treat arteriosclerosis, but it should not be too concentrated.

2. Develop good living habits

Keep your emotions stable, avoid extreme joy or sorrow, get enough sleep, have regular bowel movements, avoid overwork, do not read tense or scary novels or watch TV before going to bed, quit smoking and drink less, avoid heavy physical labor or sudden exertion, and do not exercise after a full meal.

3. Moderate exercise

It can promote the establishment of myocardial collateral circulation. Exercise should be chosen according to each person's physical condition and interests and hobbies, and should be done within one's ability.

4. Closely monitor changes in the condition

Patients who have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease should pay close attention to their own condition and seek medical treatment in a timely manner if there are changes in their condition. In addition, people at high risk of developing coronary heart disease should also have regular physical examinations to detect problems in a timely manner, such as patients with hypertension, diabetes, abdominal obesity, and those with a family history of cardiovascular disease.

5. Preventive medicine

The main purpose is to prevent myocardial infarction or death from coronary heart disease in patients with coronary heart disease. Commonly used drugs include aspirin, beta-blockers, calcium ion blockers, statins, lipid-regulating drugs and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.

Manifestations of myocardial ischemia

1. When tired or mentally stressed, there will be dull pain behind the sternum or in front of the heart, or tightening pain, which radiates to the left shoulder and left upper arm, lasting for 3 to 5 minutes, and will be relieved by itself after rest, accompanied by profuse sweating.

2. Chest tightness, palpitations, and shortness of breath occur during physical activity and are relieved on their own during rest.

3. Exercise-related sore throat, burning sensation, tightness, toothache, etc.

4. Chest pain and tightness occur after a full meal, cold weather, or drinking.

5. When the pillow is low when sleeping at night, you will feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, and you need to lie in a high pillow to feel comfortable; when you are sleeping soundly or lying flat during the day, you will suddenly have chest pain, palpitations, and difficulty breathing, and you need to sit up or stand up immediately to relieve the pain.