Dull pain in the left side of the chest

Unexplained pain in the left side of the heart also requires attention, as the lungs are the most likely part of the left side of the heart to have problems. Clinically, the onset of pain in the left chest may indicate pleurisy or a recurrence of cardiovascular disease. If there is a problem with the liver or a very serious chest injury, if these points are not present, the only problem left is with the spine. Ask questions and the complications before jumping to conclusions.

Category 1: Pleural diseases such as pleurisy, pneumothorax, lung infection, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, etc. The chest pain caused by these diseases is related to symptoms such as breathing and coughing. These symptoms cause chest pain that worsens with deep breathing and coughing, and are often accompanied by difficulty breathing. Chest pain is usually localized to the side of the lesion.

The second category: symptoms related to cardiovascular diseases. These symptoms are represented by angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. This type of chest pain mostly manifests as compressive pain in the precordial area and behind the sternum, stuffy pain, or even tearing pain. It often radiates to the left shoulder, neck and inner side of the left arm, and is accompanied by shock symptoms in severe cases. So, we must not be complacent.

The third category: symptoms of chest wall diseases. Chest wall contusion, costochondritis, intercostal neuritis, dermatitis, esophagitis, etc. can all cause chest pain. Herpes zoster causes severe chest pain that runs along the intercostals, and dense small blisters appear on the skin after 1-2 days. Because this disease is highly cyclical, the chest pain it causes will not last long.

The fourth category is the symptoms of chest pain caused by organ diseases, such as subphrenic abscess, acute cholecystitis, acute pancreatitis, etc. So if you don't find any discomfort during the medical examination,

The fifth category is chest pain caused by chest trauma, which is common in rib fractures, a history of chest trauma, and worsening chest pain when breathing or coughing, etc. Therefore, when patients suddenly find themselves with chest pain, they still need to recall their past experiences.

The sixth category is chest pain caused by spinal diseases, which is mainly manifested in the spinal nerves and autonomic nerves emitted from the cervical and thoracic spinal cord, which can send branches to the cell wall, cell membrane, diaphragm, heart and other parts. When the cervical and thoracic vertebrae are slightly dislocated, stretched, or inflammatory due to trauma, strain, or exposure to cold, the related spinal nerves or autonomic nerves may be stimulated, causing chest pain.

In short, the symptoms of chest pain are complex and diverse, and you must be careful and attentive when diagnosing to avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.

Emergency measures for severe chest pain:

1. If you suspect an angina attack, immediately inhale oxygen, rest, and take nitroglycerin sublingually.

2. For chest pain caused by pleurisy or chest wall disease, you can use a wider abdominal belt to fix the chest wall at the painful area to reduce the movement of the chest during breathing.

3. Go to the hospital immediately for an electrocardiogram and X-ray examination to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is directed at the cause. Or take appropriate analgesics.