Chest pain on the right

The pain in the chest on the right - and now the person is upset, confused, he thinks, what is the reason and what to do? The thorax holds many organs. In the chest or nearby are the heart, lungs, esophagus, ribs, muscles, etc. The problem with each of these organs can provoke pain in the chest on the right.

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Causes of chest pain on the right

The pain in the chest on the right in some cases can arise due to diseases of the cardiovascular system. Especially often - in the elderly. In most cases, chest pains on the right are associated with digestive problems, diseases of the respiratory system, injuries or excessive muscle tension, and colds. The most common disease, the symptom of which is chest pain on the right, is angina pectoris. Let's take a closer look at how to recognize the causes of diseases that cause pain in the chest on the right. We divide them into groups:

1. Chest pain in the right, associated with chest injuries, sprains and injuries
2. chest pains on the right, associated with infections and colds
3. pain in the chest on the right, associated with diseases of the digestive system
4. chest pains on the right, associated with respiratory diseases
5. chest pains on the right, associated with the cardiovascular system
6. chest pains on the right, associated with psychological disorders
7. Chest pain on the right due to chest injuries, sprains and injuries 

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Chest pain in the right, associated with chest injuries, sprains and injuries

Overexertion of the chest muscles can lead to pain in the right side of the chest, left and in the middle. The pain worsens after the movements, and after rest stops. Overexertion of the muscles of the chest can occur after increased training, lifting weights, with a cold.

Stretching the muscles of the chest or ligaments or injuring the ribs can lead to chest pain on the right. In most cases, they pass by themselves, however, if the painful condition does not pass, you should consult your doctor.

A recent chest or neck injury can quickly lead to chest pain on the right. A small rib displacement may also cause severe pain in the chest on the right. Immediately after the injury, if you experience chest pain, consult a doctor.

Chest pain on the right, associated with infections and colds

Viral infections, such as influenza, exposure to cold, sitting in a draft, etc., can also lead to chest pain in the right. If a viral infection causes chest pain, this condition is exacerbated when you take a deep breath or cough. Most of all, respiratory organs suffer from this.

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Chest pain on the right, associated with respiratory diseases

Tumor in the lungs and bronchi. Having a tumor in the lungs or around them can also cause chest pain on the right. As a rule, tumors in the bronchi and lung physicians are defined as a common disease, which they call bronchopulmonary cancer. Tumors in the lungs and bronchi can be recognized by dry cough, and then a cough with an expectoration in which blood is visible. High fever and chest pain are other symptoms of these diseases.

Pneumonia. It is a disease of the lungs that is caused by pathogenic infectious bacteria or viruses. Pneumonia can be recognized by high temperature, accompanying chest pain and cough, and chills. Pneumonia can affect one or two of the lungs, so it is called pneumonia.

Pleurisy or inflammation of the pleura. The pleura is the membrane covering the lungs. Inflammation of the pleura causes pain in the right side of the chest, especially when coughing or deep breathing. Pleurisy can be recognized by severe and sudden chest pain on the right or left, because of the inability to breathe deeply people often complain of suffocation. Pleurisy occurs after a history of pneumonia, during the course of tuberculosis or in cardiovascular diseases.

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Diseases of the digestive tract

Problems in the digestive tract can also lead to pain in the chest on the right. These diseases can be ulcer, gastritis, congestion in the esophagus, reflux disease (heartburn).

Gastritis. If you experience pain, if you are hungry, or after having eaten, then you suffer from gastritis, which causes pain in the chest.

Diseases of the gallbladder. Problems in the gallbladder - this is a high probability of chest pain in the right. This pain is usually caused by fatty foods in your menu, frequent use of it. Stones in the gallbladder can also lead to chest pain on the right. Ultrasound of the bladder will help to identify its exact cause. Stones in the gallbladder can be recognized if the pain in the chest is sharp, strong, sudden, passes by attacks.

Diseases of the liver. Inflammation of the liver can also lead to pain in the chest on the right. You can also experience pain in the right shoulder, it can give in the right hypochondrium or in the back. It is very important to consult a doctor to diagnose the liver with these pains.

The pain in the chest on the right side can also be caused by hepatitis. This disease affects the liver due to hepatitis viruses, the species of which are very many. The most common of them - hepatitis A, B, C, D. Hepatitis you can recognize by the yellow eye proteins, pain in the chest and abdomen, changed the color of urine in the form of beer with foam.

Side effect of antacids. Regular intake of antacids can lead to pain in the right side of the chest. If you have taken antacids and continue to experience chest pain on the right or left, consult your doctor for a change of medication.

Pancreatic dysfunction. This reason, as a rule, doctors overlook in case of chest pain. However, it is important to study the problems associated with the pancreas to identify chest pains on the right. Problems with the pancreas can be recognized by the characteristic pain in the chest and around the navel, as well as in the back. The pain is acute, occurs suddenly, passes or decreases, if you take the knee-elbow position.

Blocking food in the digestive tract. If food or fluid gets stuck in the esophagus, it can lead to pain on the right side of the breast due to increased pressure on the esophagus walls. Blocks in the digestive tract can be recognized by a sharp character. Pain in the chest with congestion in the esophagus is enhanced by coughing, deep breathing, swallowing, there may be increased salivation.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn). If acid flow from the stomach returns, it can cause chest pain. Then a person suffers from heartburn - burning unpleasant pain, which is accompanied by eructations and even sometimes vomiting, weakness, pallor, increased sweating.

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Chest pain on the right, associated with the cardiovascular system

Angina pectoris. It arises from the fact that the heart muscle lacks oxygen. This is why a person can have pain in the chest on the right, left or in the middle of the chest with this disease. The lack of oxygen is often associated with the disease of the coronary vessels, which supply blood to the heart - their constriction. Angina can be recognized by pressing pains in the chest, which can also be pulling, heavy, giving in the arm, neck, throat, back. Even teeth can hurt. Angina pectoris can also manifest as heartburn, nausea, increased sweat separation, severe weakness.

Myocardial infarction, or heart attack. This serious disease can threaten death to a person if the doctor does not call in time. The infarction is caused by a complete blockage of the blood vessel, which supplies blood and oxygen to the heart. How to recognize a heart attack? If with angina chest pain passes quickly, then with myocardial infarction it can be prolonged and very strong. Pain can give in the hands, shoulders, throat, accompanied by weakness, increased sweat separation, even loss of consciousness.

Pericarditis is an inflammatory process in the pericardium, the heart membrane. Very often, the causes of this disease to doctors are unclear, the main reason doctors consider viral infection. Pericarditis can be recognized by severe acute pain in the chest on the right, left or in the middle. When coughing and breathing, this pain intensifies, and can also become stronger when a person lies down. True, this pain, unlike heart pain, does not increase with physical exertion. It can be accompanied by chills and weakness.

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Chest pain on the right, associated with psychological disorders

Psychological stress. Very often, the pain in the chest on the right is caused by stress, which arises from problems at work or in private life. Stress causes muscle clamps that do not allow the muscles to relax. If a person still leads a sedentary lifestyle, the clamps stay for a long time, and the pains in the chest on the right due to stress last for years. They can be recognized by painful sensations during palpation. These pains can intensify after a person has become nervous.

It is not necessary to bind chest pains to the right only with heart diseases. The reasons can be quite a lot, it is important to recognize them in time and conduct a thorough diagnosis.

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