Female left chest rib pain

Women's bodies change frequently, and it is impossible to predict under what circumstances and what symptoms of disease a woman will develop. Some women suffer from organ diseases due to decreased immunity and weakened organs. But no matter what, women themselves need to be in a good emotional state to defeat the disease. Chest pain manifests as pain, chest tightness and other symptoms. But what is the cause of the pain inside the left chest ribs in women?

1. What is the cause of pain in the left chest ribs of women?

Pain in this area may require consideration of the following diseases:

1. Diseases of the left lung and pleura, such as inflammation, tumors, tuberculosis, etc.

2. Heart problems, such as myocardial ischemia, angina pectoris, pericarditis, etc.

3. Problems with the chest wall itself. Costochondritis, intercostal neuritis, herpes zoster, etc.

4. Esophageal and stomach diseases. Reflux esophagitis, gastritis, ulcer disease, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations, such as chest X-ray or chest CT, electrocardiogram, cardiac color ultrasound, electronic gastroscopy, etc., to see what the problem is and whether the cause of the pain in the left lower chest ribs can be found.

2. What to do if myocardial ischemia and angina pectoris occur?

Angina pectoris caused by myocardial ischemia can be treated with oral medications. You can take aspirin and nitrate drugs such as isopropylamine orally, or you can take some Chinese patent medicines such as Compound Danshen Drops. When angina pectoris attacks, you can also take nitroglycerin or quick-acting heart-saving pills sublingually. However, you should pay attention to avoid fatigue, emotional excitement, dry stools, and keep bowel movements smooth. Avoid overeating.

3. Clinical manifestations of acute pericarditis

1. Precordial pain: often aggravated by changes in body position, deep breathing, coughing, swallowing, lying down, especially when raising legs or lying on the left side, and relieved when sitting or leaning forward. The pain is usually localized under the sternum or in front of the heart, often radiating to the left shoulder, back, neck or upper abdomen, and occasionally to the mandible, left forearm and hand.

2. Cardiac tamponade: Dyspnea, pale complexion, irritability, cyanosis, fatigue, upper abdominal pain, edema, and even shock may occur.

3. Pericardial effusion: Symptoms of compression on adjacent organs. Compression of the lungs, trachea, bronchi and large blood vessels causes pulmonary congestion, reduced vital capacity, restricted ventilation, aggravated dyspnea, and shallow and rapid breathing.

4. Systemic symptoms: Pericarditis itself can also cause symptoms such as chills, fever, palpitations, sweating, fatigue, etc., which are often difficult to distinguish from the symptoms of the primary disease.