Pain in the heart may be very different in nature, intensity and duration. Sometimes it is localized in a certain place, and sometimes is given to other parts of the body, as a rule - in the left shoulder and arm.

Causes

Pain in the heart may appear and disappear from time to time; Sometimes the causes are unknown, in some cases, it is caused by life-threatening conditions. The most common causes of pain in the heart:

Problems with blood circulation: high blood pressure or anemia (low levels of iron in the blood) can cause pain in the heart Pain in the heart - always consult a doctor . Another reason may be an aneurysm - stretching and weakening of the artery wall. An aneurysm can be a serious violation, sometimes - life threatening. Atherosclerosis can also cause pain in the heart. This is a disease in which deposits of cholesterol on the artery walls of the arteries are narrowed, and an increased risk of blood clots.

Heart disease: heart pain can be a symptom of life-threatening conditions that require urgent medical assistance. Only a specialist can tell for sure whether the pain in my heart a sign of a serious breach or not.

Almost any heart disease can cause pain in the heart, including heart valve problems, heart rhythm disorders, heart enlargement and heart failure.

Angina - a disorder in which the heart does not receive enough oxygen for normal functioning, and may be accompanied by pain in the heart. Angina can occur due to atherosclerosis or other disorders related to the cardiovascular system. If the heart is too long is not getting enough oxygen, part of the tissues of the heart muscle can die. This condition is called myocardial infarction, or heart attack, and usually accompanied by severe pain in the heart, gave in his right hand. Angina can be a sign of danger approaching a heart attack, so if any pain in the heart is strongly recommended to undergo a medical examination.

Anxiety, depression and panic attacks: these disorders panic attacks most often cause pain in the heart, which may seem a sign of a serious breach, although in fact it is not dangerous to life. Hyperventilation (too rapid breathing), typical of a panic attack Panic attacks - fear of nowhere   and, to a lesser extent, anxiety disorders, may be one cause of the heart. People suffering from depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood Often feel tightness and heaviness of heart.

Disorders associated with bone, nerve and muscle tissue: examples of such violations may be arthritis Arthritis - a variety of forms and complications   and other inflammatory diseases, because of which can be pain in the heart. Injuries, for example, received in a car accident, can cause similar symptoms, although in the strict sense when it does not hurt the heart, and damaged the bones, muscles or nerves.

Lung disease: symptoms of certain diseases, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, may be very similar to the pain in my heart. Blood clots in the lungs or a long stay in a smoky room can cause severe pain in the heart.

Digestive problems: acid reflux, ulcers and other problems in the gastrointestinal tract can cause symptoms similar to heart pain.

Other issues: the use of illicit drugs and some medicines, can cause pain in the heart.

When the pain in my heart is a sign of a serious disease?

The following symptoms may be accompanied by pain in the heart; As a rule, they point to the life-threatening condition. Immediately call an ambulance when a pain in my heart, and any of the following symptoms:

• Severe heart pain lasts at least 15 minutes.
• Dizziness, weakness or fainting.
• Sudden sweating for no apparent reason.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Heavy breathing.
• Impaired ability to think clearly or to speak.
• Numbness, tingling, or loss of mobility of any part of the body.
• Coughing up blood.

There are aching heart Pain in the heart - always consult a doctor   when hormonal disorders in adolescence and menopause. There are such violations and violations of the other endocrine glands such as the thyroid gland.

Aching pain in my heart when hormonal changes in adolescents

In adolescence, hormonal changes due to increased formation of hormones. Under the influence of these hormones, pituitary hormones and hypothalamic child into an adult, increasing height, weight, there are secondary sexual characteristics, including the development of the skeleton changes, the distribution of body fat, body hair appears on the male or female type.

Such rapid changes in the body can not affect the status of the internal organs, especially the condition of a body such as the heart, whose work never stops. As a result, small metabolic disturbances in heart muscle and disorders of the central nervous system in this period may appear heartaches and arrythmia - heart rhythm disturbances in the form of overshoot its single extra bumps.

Pain in the heart of adolescence are often aching in nature. They may be rare, frequent, transient, persistent, that is very different. There is a clear link to their state of central nervous system under stress and high nervous and mental stress may increase the pain.

After adolescence ends, the pain in most cases are themselves. Help in this case, sedatives, nutrition, vitamin and mineral supplements and exercise with moderate loads.

Aching pain in my heart when hormonal changes in women during menopause

When menopause occurs as hormonal changes. But if in adolescence increased the amount of sex hormones that during menopause, which occurs after 45 - 50 years, gradually decreasing the amount of hormones. And this, of course, also can not help but reflect on the state of the internal organs of a woman. Great value at the time of menopause is the central nervous system - in this period in women appears irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper   and even aggression, conflicts at work and at home, insomnia, decreased performance.

Under the influence of the autonomic nervous system in women appear "tides" of blood to the head and upper body, excessive sweating, "galloping" blood pressure, rapid pulse. All this can not but affect the condition of the heart. Many women during menopause disturb aching heart pain of varying intensity. Pain increases with a higher emotional and intellectual load and tested, if a woman is in a quiet environment. Just as in adolescence, heart pain accompanied by a small rhythm disorders.

All of this scares women, they have a thought about the serious and incurable heart disease. But it is not so heart pain during menopause (unless, of course, is not a manifestation of coronary heart disease) are usually not dangerous, and once installed hormones, they are alone.

But in some cases the menopause occurs it is very difficult and the woman needs help. In order to remove or reduce the pain in the heart, after examination and exclusion really dangerous for heart disease are appointed sedatives, vitamins and minerals (in menopause always suffers metabolism), we recommend proper balanced diet, adherence of the day, restful sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams   night, walking outdoors and feasible exercise.

If this does not work, the appointed replacement therapy in the form of female hormones.

Aching heart diseases of the thyroid gland

The thyroid gland plays an important role in the body, compromising its function is always reflected in the status of all internal organs and the heart is no exception. Especially hard on the heart reflects increased function of the thyroid gland, or hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones are pushing the heart muscle, often cause it to shrink, leading to the hard work of the myocardium and disruption of metabolic processes in its cells.

Therefore, in hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism: increased secretion of thyroid hormone   patients often appear vague aching pain in the heart, combined with tachycardia and arrhythmia.

To suffer such pain is not necessary, you should consult your doctor. To help in this case can only be a special treat, inhibit the function of the thyroid gland.

Aching in the heart may be a symptom of many other diseases, in order to determine how dangerous they are, you need to see a doctor.

Galina Romanenko