Why Does My Heartache?

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Why Does My Heartache?

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in spite of advanced investigations and treatment methods. In order to change this, it is worth mentioning that the medical world is trying to develop and progress with all its power.

Based on my own experience, it is important to explain this situation as well as the reasons that do not have genetic structure, familial and environmental factors.

Chest Pain and other symptoms should take into account !.

Our heart, which provides the necessary oxygen and nutrients to our body, causes certain disorders in itself or in other organs when it fails to perform this task for various reasons.

What Are The Causes Of Heart Pain?

Due to the narrowing or blockage of the vessels feeding the heart, the heart cannot receive enough oxygen and heart pain occurs at this point. However, heart pain can often be confused with chest pain. Chest pain, which is thought to be heartache, can occur as a result of any problem related to the heart or chest, or it can occur for different reasons.

At this point, we come across a long list as follows as an answer to the question “What causes heart pain?”

  • Coronary artery stenosis or occlusion
  • Heart muscle inflammation
  • Pericarditis (inflammation of the heart membrane),
  • Mitral valve prolapse
  • Aortic valve stenosis, aortic regurgitation, or aortic dissection (rupture of the main vessel)
  • lung diseases,
  • Pneumonia,
  • Inflammation of the thorax,
  • Asthma
  • Esophageal reflux,
  • Esophageal spasm and rupture,
  • Ulcer,
  • Hypertension,
  • Anemia (anemia),
  • hypoxia (decreased oxygen in the tissues),
  • muscle problems
  • Rib injuries
  • Nerve compression in the chest area,

Problems such as depression and cardiac psychosis can also cause heartache.

What Are The Symptoms Of Heart Pain?

If the causes of heart pain are not identified and diagnosed at an early stage, the pain can turn into a heart attack.

The following symptoms can be seen in heart pain:

  • Pain in the middle of the chest and/or radiating to the neck, jaw, left side or back
  • Shortness of breath
  • Palpitation
  • Head and neck pain
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Cough
  • Edema (swelling) in the legs and abdomen
  • Indigestion
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Bruising
  • Fainting

How To Distinguish Heart Pain From Other Causes?

Accurate identification of heart and chest pain is vital for early diagnosis. It is necessary to distinguish whether the pains that occur in the chest area or the rib cage are heart pain or not.

The intensity and frequency of pain in the chest area is an important data. If the pain is continuous and severe, is in a certain area in the anterior chest region and spreads to the neck and left shoulder, from the stomach and back to the chin, if it lasts for more than twenty minutes, it is likely that these pains are heartache. Heart pain starts suddenly and gets worse.

What Are The Causes Of Heart Pain in Children?

Heart pain does not only occur in adults. In children, infections and genetic diseases can cause heart pain, while in newborn babies, congenital heart diseases can cause heart pain. However, in children, heart pain can be confused with chest pain.

Causes of chest pain in children in general:

  • Pneumonia or diseases and injuries of the pleura
  • Asthma attacks
  • Rib inflammations and abnormalities
  • Panic attacks are psychological causes such as depression.

Heart Pain is A Sign of What Diseases?

  • Heart diseases such as cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, pericarditis, myocarditis
  • Lung problems such as pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchospasm
  • Costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage that supports the ribs)
  • Gastrointestinal problems such as acid reflux, hiatal hernia, dysphagia, esophagitis, Boerhaave syndrome (tearing of the lining of the esophagus)
  • Mastitis (infection in the breast tissue)
  • Pancreatitis, gallstones
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Anxiety, panic attacks

How Does Heartache Pass?

Heart pain of known cause, such as muscle tension, anxiety or gas pain, can be treated with simple home remedies. But it’s not always easy to tell the difference between these harmless pains and more serious conditions. This is because the symptoms are very similar.

  • While most heart and lung-related causes of heart pain worsen with exercise; pain caused by digestive problems improves with movement. At the same time, a warm hibiscus tea facilitates digestion and reduces bloating.
  • If the cause of the heart pain is muscle tension, applying ice to the area intermittently can relieve the pain.
  • Research shows that garlic can help reduce plaque buildup in the arteries and prevent heart disease.
  • Apple cider vinegar may help relieve acid reflux symptoms.
  • Aspirin or Coraspin may help relieve heart pain associated with mild cases and prevent heart attack, but is controversial because of the possibility of increasing the risk of bleeding.
  • Lying down with the head above the body can provide relief. It is better to take a slightly upright position for pain caused by reflux.

Heart Pain Treatment

Heartaches can be treated with medications, non-invasive procedures, surgery, or a combination of these methods; Treatment will depend on the cause and severity of chest pain.

Treatment options for cardiac causes of heart pain include:

  • Nitroglycerin, anticoagulants and anticoagulants to open partially closed arteries
  • Cardiac catheterization, which may require balloon or stent placement to open blocked arteries
  • Bypass surgery to surgically repair arteries after a heart attack
  • Cardiac rehabilitation (lifestyle changes including smoking cessation, Mediterranean diet, and regular exercise and walking)

Treatment options for other causes of heart pain include:

  • Reinflating a collapsed lung by placing a chest tube or other related device
  • Antacids or certain procedures for acid reflux and heartburn symptoms
  • Anti-anxiety medications for panic attacks.

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