Why does my chest and ribs hurt?

Pain in many parts of the body indicates certain diseases, and pain in the chest and ribs also confuses many people. As for the problem of chest rib pain, it is possible that it is caused by some chest diseases. Lung infections may also cause rib pain in the chest area of ​​a person's body.

1. Pain in the anterior chest area, related to breathing during activity, electrocardiogram indicates myocardial ischemia, chest X-ray shows no abnormality. Currently, angina pectoris is more likely. Chest X-ray cannot fully reflect the condition of the chest and lungs. In addition, the possibility of occult chest and lung lesions and neuralgia caused by herpes zoster need to be ruled out. It is recommended to visit the cardiovascular and respiratory departments, and if necessary, a chest CT scan should be performed to rule out occult chest and lung lesions.

2. Chest and rib pain is mostly related to inflammation, the most common of which is caused by incorrect posture. You can apply hot compresses or plasters, and it will gradually get better. See a doctor if necessary, get a clear diagnosis, and receive timely treatment.

3. If you feel pain between the ribs in your chest, you may need to consider several aspects, such as pleurisy. It doesn't hurt when you don't move, but it hurts when you sneeze, take a deep breath, or cross your arms inward. Get a chest X-ray. Chondritis, pain between the chest ribs. Pay attention to blood system diseases, which can cause sternum pain. Check a blood routine first. The possibility of heart disease is low. In addition, pay attention to whether there is fever, rash or other joint pain. If there is, go to the hospital as soon as possible.

4. First check whether there is lung infection, pleurisy, tuberculosis, pneumothorax, and also consider whether there is intercostal neuritis and costochondritis. Sometimes, it is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that digestive tract ulcers and pancreatic diseases may also cause this phenomenon. Also do an electrocardiogram to check whether there is a possibility of myocardial ischemia.