Pain in the chest when inhaled arises from a number of reasons. In most cases, it is a sign of the disease. It is very important to find out why such painful sensations arise, because the choice of treatment scheme depends on this.
Diseases of the respiratory system
Very often, pain in the chest appears with a deep breath in diseases of the respiratory system. Diseases of this group are accompanied by such painful sensations only when such a pathological process involves pleura. Pain in the chest manifests malignant neoplasms at various stages of its development. In these cases, unpleasant sensations intensify even with a measured breathing. It is necessary to perform fluorography to detect the disease.
Diseases of the circulatory system
Pain when inhaled in the chest (in the middle, right or left) is a symptom of various ailments of the cardiovascular system. Most often it indicates:
- pericarditis;
- angina pectoris;
- thromboembolism.
Pericarditis is accompanied by moderate pain, which becomes incredibly strong when moving. Therefore, the patient, as a rule, shall have shallow breathing, and at the same time he is afraid to move. In addition to pain, a person can manifest:
- chills;
- temperature increase;
- strong weakness.
Another dangerous disease that provokes the appearance of pain in the middle of the chest during inspiration is angina pectoris . In this case, unpleasant sensations are very strong and people will try not to breathe. This state is accompanied:
- pallor;
- increased pressure;
- hyperemia of the skin.
Pain with inspiration in the chest on the left with thromboembolism is a very dangerous condition for a person. It is triggered by a blockage of the pulmonary artery. Closes her thrombus, which broke away. At the given condition also it is observed:
- blue skin;
- dyspnea;
- pressure drop;
- cardiopalmus.
Diseases of the nervous system
Pain in the chest on the right or left when inhaled occurs always with intercostal neuralgia. It increases with sharp inclinations of the trunk to the side that hurts. When such a symptom occurs, it is necessary to visit a neurologist and undergo the prescribed medication. Ignoring such a problem will lead to a limitation of mobility.
Pain in case of injury
There are cases when severe pain in the chest during inhalation is caused by various bruises and injuries. With bruises there are soft tissue injuries and a slight swelling. With closed fracture of the ribs or sternum, dyspnea also occurs.