Thursday, December 27, 2012

Pain in middle of chest causes

Now days pain in middle of chest is a common problem for many people, especially those who are always busy. Constant middle chest pain should not be ignored , you must have a full tests as soon as possible. There are many causes of chest pain, Some are serious such as heart attack , Some are not as serious such as high blood pressure, fever , bones fracture or muscles, diabetes and costochondritis.


What are the causes of pain in middle of chest?

1.Acidity

Acidity or heart burn is a common problem for many people. Acidity happens when the secretion of acids by the stomach exceeds the normal quantity. The gas which comes from the stomach may press the chest wall and this will result in pain in middle chest .

2.Angina Pectoris

Angina pectoris happens when there are not sufficient blood containing oxygen supplied to the heart muscle . The chest pain that originates from myocardial ischemia is called angina pectoris. Angina can be aggravated by physical activity so you need rest to relieve the pain.

3.Heart Attack
When the coronary arteries that supplies blood and oxygen to the heart gets blocked heart attack will happen. This blockage is caused by accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries. When the muscle of the heart does not receive enough oxygen the heart will be damaged, If you feel the pain in chest which comes and goes and not intense, its may be angina and if the pain remain constant and more severe, it must be of heart attack.

4. Costochondritis

Costochondritis happens when the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. ostochondritis pain is often mistaken for heart attack pain.Costochondritis pain is focused on a small area but the pain of a heart attack is often more widespread.

Pain in middle of chest suggests a variety of health conditions and concerns. You should always consider the advice of your doctor.You need treat the condition urgently.