What else is in your chest besides your heart? Thatโs right, the lungs, and one of the most serious causes of chest pain is a pulmonary embolism. Thatโs when a blood clot lodges itself in and blocks blood flow to the lungs.[โฆ]CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLEโถ
Pulmonary embolisms are often a complication of deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot that starts most often in the legs. Other symptoms of pulmonary embolism include shortness of breath and other breathing problems, as well as coughing, with or without blood.
Pneumonia is a common illness, but it can be severe. Itโs the number one cause of hospitalization for US adults, other than giving birth. Chest pain is often a symptom, especially when you breathe or cough. Other pneumonia symptoms include fever, chills, cough, and shortness of breath.
While itโs usually a complication to a chest injury, sometimes a collapsed lung can happen for no reason. Also known as pneumothorax, a collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung and gets trapped between the lung and the ribcage.
Pain in the chest, especially when breathing or coughing, is one of the most common symptoms. Others include fatigue, lightheadedness, a rapid heart rate and a bluish tint to the skin. Chronic conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can also increase the risk of a collapsed lung.
A cardiologist is most worried when someone complains of chest pain during exertion, as well as feeling lightheaded. Assuming that someone is not profoundly anaemic, the concern would be that a significant portion of the heart was not getting enough blood flow. Another thing that would be worrying is if the chest pain is coming on with less and less activity, or at rest, suspecting a coronary artery blockage thatโs progressing.
As for when you might not need to be concerned, chest pain can be caused by a muscle strain, costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage around the ribs), oesophagal spasms, acid reflux, or bronchitis. However, itโs better to be safe than sorry. If youโre worried about your chest pain, see a healthcare providerโฆCLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>ย
