Further measures
As further measures to treat chest pain, various electrotherapy systems are suitable. Depending upon selected current form and plant can with the electrotherapy caution is here however with heart problems required. Tape systems can be applied at pain points and to loosen muscle chains. Wraps, cold and aromatherapy can be selected in addition to respiratory therapy.
- Pain can be relieved
- Nerves (after entrapment) are activated
- Muscles are loosened
- The blood circulation is promoted
Left chest pain
In case of chest pain on the left side, special attention is important, because in this case heart disease or a heart attack that is taking place can be the reason. Heart pain is usually located directly behind the sternum or on the left side of the chest. They often radiate to the upper abdomen, neck, back, left arm and left shoulder.
The pain of a heart attack is described by those affected as oppressive, oppressive, constricting and threatening. Further symptoms are usually: similar chest pain (angina pectoris) also occurs when the coronary arteries (coronary arteries) are calcified. An inflammation of the pericardium (pericarditis) also triggers left-sided, stabbing chest pain.
However, these radiate less strongly than in a heart attack. In the case of inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) or damage to the heart valves, chest pain is also localized on the left side.If the heart is indeed the trigger for the complaints, further symptoms such as a drop in blood pressure, an increase in blood pressure and irregularities in the pulse rate are usually diagnosed. If a heart attack is suspected, the emergency call 112 must be dialed immediately.
- Weld outbreaks
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Pallor
Breast pain during pregnancy
Breast pain during pregnancy occurs especially during the first months and can be attributed to hormones. During pregnancy, the hormone level in the body rises sharply, which is unusual and new, especially in the first period. In addition, the breast starts to grow slowly in order to prepare for the baby’s feeding.
These processes make them extremely sensitive and painful. Usually both sides are affected. The process is physiological, completely normal and unfortunately can only be awaited.
After the first months, the body should slowly get used to the new circumstances and the pain should decrease. There are special bras which are softer and more gently supporting and therefore more comfortable for the pregnant woman to wear. You can find comprehensive information on this topic in the article: “Breast pain during pregnancy“.
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