A burning sensation and pain in the chest are common symptoms of heart disease. But they can also be a sign of other health problems. Therefore, it is important to be able to recognize the true cause of pain and begin taking therapeutic measures.
Causes and symptoms
A burning sensation in the chest area occurs for many reasons.
If it bakes on the right, this may indicate:
- dysfunction of the liver, biliary tract;
- pathology of the digestive tract;
- intercostal neuralgia;
- disease of the musculoskeletal system.
Sometimes the occurrence of discomfort in the sternum is associated with a violation of a person’s mental and emotional health, natural processes occurring in the body (pain in the mammary glands in women before the onset of menstruation).
When you feel a burning sensation in the chest in the middle or left, there is reason to suspect:
- pathology of the heart and blood vessels;
- lung disease;
- the presence of a pathological formation in organs located in the thoracic region.
Since the causes of burning in the chest are different, it is impossible to find out what triggered the appearance of the unpleasant sensation based only on its localization. It is necessary to pay attention to where and when the burning in the chest began, to note whether there are other symptoms indicating a certain type of disease.
It is difficult to determine what causes the sensation of heat in the chest. However, if, when a symptom occurs, you remember how pain manifests itself, you can help the doctor quickly make the correct diagnosis and improve your well-being even before his arrival (Table 1)
Table 1 - Diseases accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest.
| “Provocateur” of pain and burning in the chest | Clinical manifestation of pain syndrome | Associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology of the liver, gall bladder | Chest pain is dull and paroxysmal. Spreads to the right shoulder blade, neck, arm. Increases after eating fatty, fried foods | Feeling of bitterness in the mouth, yellow coating on the tongue, dark urine, lightening of stool, yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes |
| Digestive tract disease(gastritis, inflammation of the esophagus, duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis) | Appears after eating, during swallowing or on an empty stomach. The burning sensation is felt on the right (sometimes on the left): in the middle of the chest or in the lower part of it | Belching (after eating or some time after eating food), heaviness in the stomach, heartburn, hoarseness, nausea, vomiting |
| Myocardial infarction | Pain and burning occurs in the left side of the chest. Intensity – from moderate to strong. It radiates to the upper limb, face, shoulders. Pain does not disappear after rest or taking heart medications | Chills, cold sweats, shortness of breath, pale skin, dizziness, possible loss of consciousness |
| Angina pectoris | Occurs after physical activity. The pain has a dull, pressing character. Refers to the left side of the jaw, shoulder blade, upper arm (including the little finger). Relief occurs after rest, taking pills | |
| Pulmonary embolism | The burning sensation in the chest is very strong. Nitroglycerin cannot relieve pain | Tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, fainting, bluish skin of the upper back, cough, fever, shortness of breath |
| Bronchitis | Localized in the middle. The intensity of pain increases when trying to take a deep breath, coughing | Difficulty breathing, wheezing in the lungs, sputum production, body weakness, fever, cough |
| Pneumonia accompanied by pleurisy | The pain is stabbing or dull, appearing in both the right and left sides of the chest. They radiate to the stomach, hypochondrium. Relief occurs when lying down (on the painful side) | |
| Scoliosis, thoracic osteochondrosis | Occurs after physical activity and worsens with movement. If osteochondrosis is complicated by intercostal neuralgia, pain in the chest is acute (the intensity resembles renal colic) | Feeling of chest compression, tingling or numbness in the arm, pain in the shoulder blades, coldness of the lower extremities, disruption of the internal organs |
| VSD | The pain is moderate, localized in the heart area. Appears after overwork | Sweating, hot flashes, redness, or vice versa – pale skin, dizziness |
| Mental disorders | The onset of pain syndrome is preceded by: stress, overwork, and strong emotional experiences. The pain is burning and pressing, does not depend on body position or food intake. Localized in the upper chest or behind the sternum (in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, respectively) | Frequent mood swings, apathy, loss of appetite, excessive irritability, isolation |
| Tumor of the chest organs(cancer of the lung, bronchi, pleura, myxedema of the heart muscle) | The pain is dull and pressing, increasing gradually. There is no relationship between pain and breathing | Rapid weight loss, enlarged axillary lymph nodes, high body temperature, shallow breathing |
The clinical manifestation of all these diseases has similar symptoms. It is almost impossible to independently understand why there is a burning sensation in the area of the lungs or heart.
If you make an incorrect diagnosis and treat a non-existent disease, this threatens not only a deterioration in well-being, the development of complications, but also death.
What to do if there is a burning sensation in your chest?
If you experience a burning sensation in your chest, you should immediately consult a doctor. Depending on the location of the pain syndrome and accompanying symptoms, the doctor may prescribe the following examination methods to the patient:
Based on the results obtained after examining the patient, the doctor draws conclusions about the mechanism of chest pain and makes recommendations for treatment. If additional examination is necessary, he sends the patient for consultation to other specialists.
If an attack of pain “occurs” suddenly (at home or at work), you can open the windows, take a horizontal position of the body, and rest a little (when the burning in the chest just begins). Reasons to call an ambulance are:
- Burning pain in the heart area lasting more than 15 minutes.
- A strong feeling of squeezing of the chest and a burning sensation spreading to the back, shoulder, arms, jaw.
- Pain syndrome accompanied by rapid heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, sweating and dizziness.
- Intermittent breathing, cough with blood.
- Acute pain that occurs after the slightest physical exertion, if it is combined with a short-term loss of consciousness, bouts of debilitating coughing.
It is not recommended to take painkillers before the doctor arrives: this will make it more difficult for the specialist to provide assistance. But if the likelihood of improving a person’s well-being is very high, taking medications (Nitroglycerin, Paracetamol) is allowed.
If you consult a doctor in a timely manner, the prognosis for recovery (in most cases) is very favorable. By following the rules of treatment, you can not only get rid of burning and pain in the chest, but also prevent the development of other complications that are dangerous to health and life.
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There is hardly a person on earth who has not coughed at least once. This phenomenon does not surprise anyone, but what to do if the cough begins to take on a paroxysmal character, and during an attack pain appears in the sternum.
During coughing attacks, pain in the chest area often occurs. The main task is to timely identify disturbances in the functioning of certain organs
Cough attacks are accompanied by pain
If the cause of the cough is a cold, then the patient experiences pain in the throat and bronchi. But in some cases, a cough may be accompanied by a feeling of discomfort in the chest. Pain, burning and other negative aspects in the sternum alarm the patient, frighten him and force him to seek medical advice.
When you cough, you may feel like there is a burning sensation in your chest; sometimes normal inhalation and exhalation is difficult, and any movement causes pain.
Causes
What could be the trigger for such a phenomenon? Causes of chest pain:
- All kinds of traumatic injuries. If there is damage to the ribs or chest, then the natural consequence of this process is pain in the ribs when coughing. The patient can only find relief by lying on the affected side. It is not surprising that a dry cough and some actions cause great discomfort.
- Diseases of the spinal column. The frequency and sudden appearance of unpleasant sensations is characteristic of dry pericarditis, in which the slightest movement makes the patient suffer; the chest hurts when exhaling and when inhaling.
- The presence of serious inflammatory processes when the membrane covering the inside of the chest and lungs is affected.
- Colds and viral diseases. Acute respiratory diseases and influenza lead to inflammation of the trachea, and as a result, the patient feels pain in the chest when coughing.
- Bronchial inflammation, which can often cause a burning sensation in the chest.
- Neuralgia between the ribs. Affected nerve cell receptors react sharply to any movement, including coughing.
- Tuberculosis. One of the characteristic symptoms of this disease is pain in the lungs when coughing.
- Colic in the kidneys. Subcostal, scapular pain intensifies when coughing and radiates to the sternum.
- Osteochondrosis.
- Accumulation of air in the pleural region (pneumothorax). This disease has a complex course - with the presence of pain in the sternum and burning sensation.
- Malignant formations. Oncological diseases provoke a constant cough, accompanied by difficulty breathing and pain at the site of the tumor.
- Overloading the pectoral muscles can lead to negative sensations in the chest area.
The causes of chest pain are much more diverse than the factors listed above. Heart problems and neurological diseases can also cause pain in the chest.
In some cases, the patient feels that he not only has pain in the sternum, but also a burning sensation in this area. The causes of a burning sensation in the chest cannot be associated with problems of any organ located in this area - the heart, lungs, muscles, blood vessels and nerve endings. Angina pectoris, vegetative-vascular dystonia, pneumonia, muscle strain, myocardial infarction - the symptoms of these diseases are accompanied by a burning sensation in the sternum.
Diagnosis of emerging pain
In order to effectively treat chest pain when coughing, you need to accurately determine the cause of this negative. A complete medical examination will help the patient and the doctor identify the disease and measures to eliminate it. Pain in the sternum in the middle will go away forever only after proper treatment and preliminary accurate diagnosis.
A sick person will help doctors if he closely monitors his health, recording data about the onset of the disease, its exacerbation and the severity of its course.
Diagnostic methods necessary when examining a patient who has chest pain when coughing:
- fluorographic examination;
- general blood analysis;
- MRI of the chest;
- electrocardiogram;
- tuberculin test (if pneumonia is suspected);
- puncture from the lung (to exclude oncology).
Chest pain is a serious symptom that does not require self-medication. Only a full examination can give an accurate picture of the disease and prescribe a course of treatment.
What measures to take
If a person feels pain in the sternum when coughing, then you should not hesitate to visit the clinic, because it is unclear what the etiology of this manifestation is. Depending on the results of the diagnosis and the doctor’s conclusion, treatment will be prescribed. First of all, you should make an appointment with a therapist, pulmonologist, oncologist, or neurologist. If you turn to your family doctor, dedicate your first trip to the hospital to him.
Eliminating the underlying disease, in parallel with its treatment, you need to take cough medications to block this problem.
The help of traditional medicine should not be rejected. As additional therapeutic measures, the patient can use recipes that contain natural ingredients and herbal decoctions.
Preventive measures
To relieve chest pain, effective measures are needed.
And in order to prevent such troubles, you should resort to the following preventive methods:
- Lifestyle changes. Giving up bad habits that adversely affect your health, proper nutrition, daily walks in the fresh air, playing sports, and an active lifestyle will help you not succumb to the “attacks” of various diseases.
- Strengthening the immune system. Taking medications and folk remedies to increase vitality is a very important point in prevention.
- Carrying out a course massage will help the body become stronger.
Disruption of the activity of protective-compensatory mechanisms, limitation of their functionality is expressed by general and local phenomena in the pathogenesis of the disease. The cause-and-effect relationships between clinical forms are determined by the leading pathogenetic factors of the pathology.
Thus, a dry cough and burning sensation in the chest are often associated with an inflammatory process in the bronchopulmonary apparatus, respiratory infections, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The heterogeneity of causes requires individual construction of a therapeutic regimen for each specific case.
The physiological role of cough is to restore the drainage of the external respiratory organs with the help of peristalsis of the small bronchi and the activity of the ciliated epithelium. Normally, the cough reflex is a protective reaction against the introduction of foreign entities and strains; in case of pathology, it disrupts the patient’s subjective state and changes the quality of life.
In practice, cough is most often interpreted as a symptom of ARI. However, the patency of the airways can be disrupted by unfavorable environmental conditions and bad habits, some medications, contact with an allergen, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and the digestive system.
The feeling when the chest burns when coughing indicates inflammation of the organs of the bronchopulmonary system, and may be a sign of pathologies such as:
- . The initial stage is manifested by a dry or wet cough, general malaise, weakness, and a change in low-grade fever (up to 38⁰C). Spasmodic exhalations are recurrent, paroxysmal in nature, and are accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest, headache, and sore throat. With early diagnosis and adequate treatment, the recovery course will take 10-14 days, but the cough can persist for up to a month.
- . The walls of the chest cavity and lungs are lined with a serous membrane - the pleura. Against the background of unfavorable factors (complications after tuberculosis, pneumonia, pancreatitis, damage by viruses, bacteria, fungi), it becomes inflamed, chest pain occurs, intensifying during reflex acts, after physical activity. The patient's general condition is affected by joint pain, high fever, and fatigue. As the disease progresses, fluid collects between the layers of the pleura, against which the intensity and frequency of cough attacks increases, shortness of breath, respiratory failure, cyanosis of the facial skeleton, lower and upper extremities appear.
- Pericarditis. The inflammatory process of the serous membrane of the heart is accompanied by a burning sensation, dull and pressing pain in the chest, radiating to the left shoulder blade, neck, and both shoulders. The nature of the pain determines the degree and stage of the lesion: it can be moderate or painful, appear after a cough or be present constantly.
- Gastroesophageal reflux. The reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus results in heartburn, sour belching, bloating, and nausea. Classic symptoms are cough and chest pain on the left side, which spreads to the neck and lower jaw.
- Pneumonia, tuberculosis,. The clinical sign of these pathologies is a hacking cough, frequent attacks of which initiate pain and burning in the chest. The location of the burning sensation depends on which lung is damaged.
- ARVI. In addition to coughing and burning in the retrosternal space, symptoms of infections include pain in the throat when swallowing, decreased performance, sneezing, and body temperature.
Important! Malignant formations on the lungs change the quality of breathing, cause a debilitating cough, stabbing and cutting pain in the chest. As tumors grow on the spine, the burning sensation behind the sternum intensifies.
There are an additional number of factors why there is a burning sensation in the chest when coughing. Triggers include traumatic damage to the ribs or chest, when the slightest tension or sudden movement causes pain.
With the presence of pain and a burning sensation in the retrosternal space, pneumothorax occurs (accumulation of air in the pleural cavity), renal colic, osteochondrosis, intercostal neuralgia.
Symptoms and treatment of burning sensation in the chest when coughing
To eliminate the main cause of reflex acts, which result in unpleasant sensations behind the sternum, medical attention will be required. If an infection in the respiratory tract is suspected, consultation with a therapist or otolaryngologist is necessary. Treatment of thoracalgia (compression of intercostal nerves) is the responsibility of a neurologist, and treatment of chest injuries is the responsibility of a surgeon.
Early diagnosis and a competent approach provide a positive prognosis for various pathological forms, with the exception of oncology. With timely detection of cancer cells, the chance of recovery increases by 80%. The main treatment regimen is based on surgical intervention.
In case of progressive disease, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are carried out. Incurable patients are provided with palliative care to reduce the severity of symptoms and prolong life.
Any prescriptions should be carried out by a specialist, taking into account the physiological characteristics and medical history of the patient, the pathogenesis of the disease. In case of viral or bacterial etiology of ARVI, the basis of the etiotropic scheme is antibiotics or antiviral drugs. Prescription of medications must be comprehensive.
For reference! When choosing an antibacterial agent, they are guided by the indicators of bacteriological culture of the nutrient medium to determine the sensitivity of the pathogenic flora. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are empirically prescribed: penicillins and cephalosporins 1-3 generations.
Intensity and frequency of dry non-productive cough relieved with antitussive medications. Preference is given to drugs with peripheral action (for example, "", "", "Libexin Muco"), they do not interfere with respiratory functions and are not addictive.
For the treatment of productive cough use expectorants, bronchodilators and mucolytics. They reduce the viscosity and elasticity of bronchial secretions, speed up the process of its evacuation from the lower respiratory sections to the upper ones, followed by release into the external environment.
Antihistamines help reduce the amount of biogenic amine released, the appearance of which is responded to by general allergy symptoms: cough, angioedema, lacrimation, sneezing, redness and itching of the skin. Having a complex effect (antispastic, antiserotonin, analgesic and anti-inflammatory), they prevent the development of bronchospasm and reduce susceptibility to the mediator of allergic reactions.
The pathogenetic direction includes use of anti-inflammatory drugs. Their pharmacological action is to reduce mucus hypersecretion and restore its physiological characteristics, eliminate swelling, bronchial obstruction, and increase ciliary activity.
Nuance! In the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, physiotherapeutic procedures are successfully used: UHF, electrophoresis, massage.
To increase the effectiveness of therapeutic measures, inhalations are carried out with medications or vapors of phyto-decoctions (coltsfoot, thermopsis, plantain, chamomile, thyme, marshmallow root). The general condition of the patient is improved by traditional medicine recipes(warm milk with honey, beet juice, apple with onion, radish with honey,).
When treating inflammation of muscle tissue, a conservative approach is used in combination with physiotherapy (therapeutic massage, acupuncture). In case of prolonged and severe form, surgical intervention is indicated. The lack of adequate medical care increases the risk of chronic pathology, which is dangerous due to complete muscle atrophy.
Elimination of dry pericarditis are carried out with antihypoxants (improving metabolic processes in the myocardium) in combination with analgesics (to reduce pain), anti-inflammatory and potassium-containing drugs. With rapid and excessive accumulation of exudate, a puncture is prescribed, and the constrictive pathological form requires surgery for pericarditis.
Therapy for intercostal neuralgia takes place in two stages: symptomatic and etiotropic treatment. Muscle spasms and pain are relieved with muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition to the main treatment, courses of therapeutic massage, manual therapy, and physical therapy classes are recommended.
Fact! Damaged nerve structures are well restored by B vitamins.
In treating cough, it is important to pay attention to a healthy, balanced diet and moderate physical activity. It is advisable to give up bad habits, increase the daily fluid intake, create a favorable microclimate in the room (maintain optimal air temperature, humidity, sterility).
Conclusion
The basis for eliminating a burning sensation in the chest when coughing is to determine the mechanism of development and maintenance of the pathological process, which is within the competence of an otolaryngologist or other highly specialized specialist. Treatment of the underlying disease must be combined with a palliative approach: analgesics, antitussives (), expectorants and mucolytic drugs (with difficult to separate sputum).
Many of us have encountered the problem of sudden chest pain. A feeling that the chest is burning, baking and glowing. What is this?
An alarming symptom that requires immediate medical attention or a consequence of a tasty and fatty lunch? Or maybe you should think about having another fluorography and rule out lung diseases?
Causes of burning sensation in the sternum
Let's look at the most common health problems that can cause discomfort in the chest area.
A burning sensation in the sternum occurs with chronic and acute:
- Pathologies of the cardiovascular system:
- Myocardial infarction
- Angina pectoris
- PE (pulmonary embolism)
- Diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract:
- Tracheobronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract:
- Gastritis
- Heartburn
- Stomach ulcer
- Nervous system disorders and intercostal neuralgia.
Knowing the symptoms and signs of the disease, you can prevent irreversible consequences at the initial stage.
Pain due to heart pathologies
The most terrible and serious disease is. The attack begins with a sudden burning sensation in the middle of the sternum. The reason is necrosis of a section of the heart muscle.
With high cholesterol, blood vessels become clogged with plaques and the lumen narrows. Blood moving through the vessels cannot pass through the blocked area at normal speed and pressure. Ultimately, there is a disruption of blood circulation in the affected area of the heart.
Part of the organ undergoes necrosis. The load on the heart increases. The organ cannot take on the work of dead areas, cannot cope with the load, and a heart attack occurs.
The pain during an attack is unbearable. A person rushes about and feels the fear of approaching death. If help is not provided in time, the person will die.
In addition to the very strong burning sensation in the sternum, there are also symptoms such as:
- Cold sticky sweat
- Feeling thirsty
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pain radiating to the arm or shoulder blade
An equally dangerous disease of the cardiovascular system is angina pectoris. It is characterized by short-term attacks of burning behind the sternum. The duration of the attack ranges from 20 seconds to 2 minutes.
If the pain is periodic and occurs more than 2 times a week, this is a reason to visit a doctor. It is necessary to undergo examination by a specialist.
TELA. Interesting name, isn't it? Behind its simple name lies an insidious and dangerous condition in which a blockage of the pulmonary artery occurs with a blood clot. Usually a person may not be aware of the development of the disease. There are general symptoms: cough, slight increase in temperature.
At the height of the pathology, symptoms such as:
- Fainting
- Drop in blood pressure
- Tachycardia
- Pain and burning in the sternum
Help is needed urgently and urgently.
Pain due to pathological processes in the respiratory organs
Pneumonia– an inflammatory disease of the lungs, dangerous in its consequences. It can be either one- or two-sided.
If pneumonia is left untreated, pulmonary edema and death will eventually follow. Cough during an inflammatory process with a minimal amount of sputum. The temperature is low-grade, up to 38 * C, usually 37.3 – 37.5.
If the following symptoms occur:
- Chills
- Cough
- Slight increase in body temperature
- Pain and burning in the sternum on the left or right when coughing
Urgently go to the hospital for an x-ray. A change in the pulmonary pattern in the image is a clear confirmation of pneumonia.
Bronchitis is a chronic inflammatory disease. The disease is characterized by a severe cough with sputum. If sputum is difficult to clear, chest pain occurs when coughing. As a rule, the unpleasant sensations are short-lived and disappear after the bronchospasm is relieved and the mucous secretion is discharged.
Tracheobronchitis, this is also an inflammatory disease. In addition to the bronchi, the trachea is attached to the source of inflammation. This pathology cannot be confused with anything. The symptoms are similar to bronchitis, but when coughing a person experiences a strong burning sensation in the sternum and a lump in the throat. The feeling of heaviness and discomfort comes from the jugular fossa and down along the trachea.Pain in the sternum due to gastrointestinal diseases
The most common cause of burning in the sternum is pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. It could be gastritis, ulcers or heartburn.
Very often, attacks of gastritis are confused with heart disease. Stomach pain radiates to the chest, arm or shoulder. Usually there is a feeling of intense burning in the left sternum. Gastritis makes itself felt when there are errors in nutrition.
Gastritis happens:
- Spicy;
- Chronic;
- With high acidity;
- With low acidity.
With increased acidity of gastric juice, heartburn. A very unpleasant burning sensation in the chest in the center. The pain is aching and burning, usually occurring after eating fatty, spicy and fried foods.
Heartburn occurs not only in patients with gastritis. This is a frequent “guest” of pregnant women. Pregnant women have heard more than once that if heartburn occurs, it means the baby’s hair and nails are growing. It is a myth. Nails and hair, of course, grow. But this does not cause heartburn.
Unpleasant burning pain in the chest is associated with the fact that the pregnant woman’s uterus, increasing in size, compresses and lifts all organs. The stomach valve is also compressed. Gastric juice entering the esophagus mucosa causes irritation and a burning sensation. After the birth of the child, the uterus will shrink, the organs will take their usual place, and only unpleasant memories will remain from heartburn.
Stomach ulcer– a dangerous and terrible disease. A person is forced to adhere to a gentle diet throughout his life. This pathology is dangerous due to possible perforation of the ulcer and gastric bleeding. A characteristic sign of bleeding from the stomach is vomiting “coffee grounds.” If this occurs, urgent hospitalization is necessary. Gastric ulcer is characterized by the symptom of nighttime “hunger pains.” A man wakes up from a piercing dagger pain in the epigastric region. The attack is relieved only after eating.
Burning sensation in the chest due to intercostal neuralgia
Intercostal neuralgia occurs for several reasons:
- Hypothermia
- Stress
- Nervous system disease
This pathology is characterized by a burning sensation in the sternum on the right or left along the nerve trunk, which brings discomfort to the person. As a rule, this is a stabbing or burning pain that occurs when moving.
Intercostal neuralgia is very easy to recognize. Inhale sharply and deeply with your mouth open. With neuralgia, when you inhale, pain occurs under the shoulder blade, in the chest or between the ribs.
How to treat burning pain in the chest area
At myocardial infarction, all a person can do to help their loved one is to open the window, lay the victim down and unfasten the buttons on the neck. You can give a nitroglycerin tablet. The best first aid is to call an ambulance as quickly as possible. A person’s life depends on the time of assistance.
When an attack occurs angina pectoris, you need to unbutton your clothes, sit the person down, open the window to provide access to fresh air. Under the tongue - a nitroglycerin tablet. Everything related to heart disease is a reason to visit a doctor. Therefore, if a burning sensation appears in the sternum area, jokes and self-medication are absolutely inappropriate.
As for pain associated with pathologies of the respiratory system, there is also no place for self-medication. Of course, you can take a cough suppressant and prescribe yourself broad-spectrum antibiotics. But how can you be sure that the correct treatment is provided?
Maybe the drug you are taking dilutes the mucus, increases its volume and promotes discharge. And you have a dry cough, which is treated differently. Or vice versa, there is too much phlegm. And by taking a cough medicine, a person provokes even more of its formation.
What about antibiotics? Are you sure that it was the microbe that this drug suppresses that caused your disease? Contact your therapist and he will suggest the right treatment option.
To get rid of heartburn, you can take acid-reducing medications.
Of the proven, traditional methods that are widely applicable:
- Milk
- Seeds
- Tea with mint
If a burning sensation in the sternum is a consequence of intercostal neuralgia, then it is necessary:
- Apply pain-relieving ointment to the area of concern;
- Take an analgesic tablet;
- Tie a warm scarf or shawl around the chest;
- Find a comfortable position in bed and ensure peace of mind.
Don't try to relieve discomfort by exercising. Any exercise will cause even more discomfort.
Do not forget that in a healthy person, a burning sensation behind the sternum will not simply arise. The body gives a signal. Don't ignore him. A timely diagnosis will help avoid complications and consequences. Remember! It is easier to prevent a disease than to have a long and grueling treatment later.
A burning sensation in the chest is a common symptom. Typically, patients describe this phenomenon as “like a burning sensation in the chest.” A burning sensation in the chest occurs spontaneously and can disappear just as quickly. Often, chest pain is caused by severe physical stress, incorrect positioning of the human body, fast eating or strong emotional outburst. It is very important to determine the factor that provokes the occurrence of this phenomenon from time to time.
Constant pain and burning sensations usually signal possible problems with the gastrointestinal tract. If the pain does not stop after some time, but only intensifies, this indicates pathological processes occurring in the body. And here we cannot do without doctors. When food consumption is not standardized, the esophagus does not work properly, which leads to a burning sensation on the left or right side. Among other things, the following symptoms may appear: nausea, shortness of breath, belching, bitterness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can also affect the occurrence of burning sensation. Pain may appear on the left as well as on the right side, and a burning sensation may be close to the heart. Then, of course, you need to think about visiting a cardiologist.
Norm and deviations
Both men and women may experience a burning sensation in the chest. With a normal diet, burning in the chest should not occur.
The mechanisms for the formation of such sensations depend on various factors. With coronary heart disease, there is a disturbance in the transport of oxygen to the heart, which causes a burning sensation.
If the gastric tract is not healthy, then there is a disruption in the functioning of the esophagus, then, in addition to the fact that the area under the ribs will hurt, it may burn on the side and on top of the sternum.
What diseases cause burning sensation in the mammary gland?
A burning sensation in the chest area causes a large number of ailments. These may be signals about a malfunction of the following organs: heart, lungs, spine, stomach and duodenum. If symptoms are ignored, the disease can cause death. Therefore, you need to see a doctor here without delay.
Pathologies that cause burning:
- Development of mastitis (when the mammary gland becomes inflamed).
- Mastopathy – a neoplasm forms in the tissues (cyst, fibroadenoma, lipoma, and others). Typically, breast soreness increases during menstruation, so during this period of time women may feel a burning sensation in the nipple area when pressing. May pull in the armpit area. If the tumors have increased, the burning sensation may be accompanied by inflammation of the lymph nodes.
- Oncology is the occurrence of malignant neoplasms. In this case, it burns in the middle of the chest.
- Chest injury
- Mammoplasty is a complication after surgery when installing implants.
- Osteochondrosis – a pinched nerve during osteochondrosis is accompanied by pain, which is called “lumbago”. This makes it difficult to breathe.
- Pancreatitis
- Blockage of blood vessels
Most pathologies that cause burning in the chest are associated with hormonal imbalance, such as menopause or menopause. The female body is so unpredictable that a burning sensation in the mammary gland can be caused by sex hormones. Women's breasts themselves are very sensitive. Therefore, if your nipples are burning, this is not yet a reason to panic. However, sometimes a girl’s nipple may itch due to a serious illness. And here you can’t do without consulting a specialist.
Symptomatic treatment
It is necessary to undergo a series of examinations to determine the cause of such a symptom. And there is no need to neglect hospitalization; everything can be so serious that any confusion can cost a person’s life. A burning, tingling sensation can mean not only an angina attack, but even worse - a myocardial infarction.
I would like to pay close attention to the fact that symptomatic treatment can remove the burning sensation in the chest, but it will not get rid of the problem.
- For angina pectoris, the main medicine is considered to be nitroglycerin. An experienced doctor will definitely adjust the treatment to limit the intake of harmful nitrates. In some cases, drug therapy is not enough and surgical intervention has to be resorted to. In case of unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction, therapeutic treatment is carried out in special cardiology centers.
- For pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, the main symptomatic medications are Rennie, Phosphalugel, Maalox, Drotaverine, as well as the well-known No-shpa and Duspatalin.
- For diseases associated with the respiratory system, antiviral drugs are usually prescribed. And also the so-called respiratory therapy, that is, inhalation.
- For osteochondrosis, non-steroidal drugs such as Nimesulide, Tolperisone and Mydocalm are recommended.
- In case of psychogenic diseases, the doctor may prescribe antidepressants. But everything, of course, is individual.
Which specialist should you contact if you have a burning sensation?
If you feel as if your skin is burning, you should go to the clinic. If, in addition to this symptom, pain appears that occurs during some physical work, which moves from the chest to the arm or jaw (it does not matter whether the pain comes from the right or the left); If you are concerned about an irregular heartbeat, then you need to contact your cardiologist as soon as possible. The reason for such symptoms can be extremely serious.
If the burning sensation in the chest does not go away, but on the contrary increases, despite the fact that nitroglycerin was taken, it is necessary to call an ambulance. You need to be aware that such symptoms are extremely dangerous for the human heart.
In other cases, you need to contact your therapist at your place of residence so that he can conduct a thorough examination of the whole body. The doctor, having a test card in hand, will be able to prescribe an examination based on the patient’s health complaints. You may need to consult a cardiologist and other doctors, such as a gastroenterologist and psychotherapist.
List of tests required for delivery
Typically, the minimum list of studies includes the following procedures:
- General plasma analysis (to exclude the presence of infections or inflammation)
- Urinalysis (check kidney function)
- Measuring the level of diastase in the urinary tract (pancreatic test)
- Biochemical analysis of plasma
- Examination of sputum (if cough is present)
- Electrocardiogram - needed to determine the heart rate, the correctness of the rhythm, and identify ischemic modifications
- A survey type X-ray of the chest to measure the size of the heart muscle and study the pleural cavity
- An electrocardiogram is connected for a day to detect episodes of ischemia
- Performing an ECHO - the procedure is necessary to identify functional changes in the heart
- FGDS is performed to exclude the presence of esophageal diseases
After all of the above studies have been completed, additional procedures may be necessary based on the patient’s clinical picture.
In conclusion, we would like to note that a burning sensation in the chest (regardless of which side) occurs in many diseases that respond well to therapeutic treatment. The main thing is to seek help from a doctor in a timely manner. You should not try to get rid of the problem yourself using home recipes, you will waste time.
It is better to immediately go to see your doctor, where they will quickly help you find out the cause of this symptom. You need to monitor your health carefully and consult a doctor for medical help in a timely manner. So that the disease does not take you by surprise, you need to undergo a full examination twice a year, and then nothing will threaten your health.
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