Left shoulder pain may be a sign of serious illness, be careful of angina pectoris

Left shoulder pain may be a sign of some serious illness, the most common of which is angina pectoris. Angina pectoris must be discovered and treated as early as possible. Pay more attention to your physical condition and seek medical attention in time if you experience any discomfort.

1. Could left shoulder pain be a sign of “angina pectoris”?

Angina pectoris is a condition caused by narrowing of the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening. If a person who does not exercise normally suddenly engages in strenuous exercise and is excited, it may cause it. The symptoms include heavy pressure on the chest, pain and weakness from the left shoulder to the neck, and chest pain. If you feel any of these symptoms, please go to the hospital for treatment immediately. Many people hesitate whether to go to the hospital for examination when they feel unwell. Of course, not all discomforts in daily life are signs of a serious illness, but they are all related to the symptoms. Being aware of this or not can make a big difference when actual symptoms occur.

2. Common symptoms of angina pectoris

1. Typical symptoms of angina pectoris

Sudden onset of squeezing, stuffy or suffocating pain behind the upper or middle part of the sternum, which may also affect most of the precordial area, radiate to the left shoulder, the anterior and inner side of the left upper limb, and reach the ring finger and little finger, occasionally accompanied by a sense of impending death, often forcing the patient to stop activity immediately, and in severe cases, sweating. The pain lasts for 1 to 5 minutes, rarely more than 15 minutes; after resting or taking nitroglycerin, the pain disappears within 1 to 2 minutes (rarely more than 5 minutes). It often occurs when you are tired, emotionally excited (angry, anxious, overexcited), cold, full, or smoking. It can also be triggered by anemia, tachycardia, or shock.

2. Atypical angina symptoms

The pain may be located in the lower sternum, left precordial area or upper abdomen, radiating to the neck, mandible, left scapula or right chest. The pain may disappear quickly or only cause discomfort or stuffiness in the left chest.