Sol Taraf Göğüs Ağrısı

Some people might experience pain, burning, or crushing on the left side of their chest. It can be a cause of worry because it is often associated with a kalp krizi; however, it is not always the case. There can be various reasons for chest pain on the left side; some may be quite harmless, like digestive issues, but conditions like an impending heart attack can be life-threatening. 

Therefore, it is important to take note of the type of pain caused on the left side of the chest and, if any accompanying symptoms are there, seeking medical attention is necessary.

Sol göğüs ağrısı nedir?

As the name suggests, left side chest pain is a pressure-like feeling or pain on the left side of the chest. It can sometimes travel to the neck, into the jaw, the back, and even one or both arms. Left side chest pain may occur in many forms, ranging from a sharp stabbing pain to a dull ache. There can be a range of causes, and they can be of varying intensity, duration, and region of impact. Sometimes, it may be a result of an underlying problem associated with the lungs, heart, muscles, bones, or even the sindirim sistemi. Let’s understand its causes in detail.

Sol Taraf Göğüs Ağrısının Nedenleri

The causes of chest pain on the left side can be various, but most commonly due to issues arising in the heart, lungs, blood vessels, digestive system, or other areas. 

1. Heart & Vascular Problems: Sudden pain in the left side of the chest is often associated with problems with the heart. However, people with heart diseases often claim to have light chest pain on the left side, which they don't really call chest pain. However, chest pain due to a heart attack may have the following symptoms:

• Pressure, tightness, fullness, or burning of the chest
• Crushing or searing pain which radiates to the back, jaw, shoulders, and arms
• Nefes darlığı
• Racing heartbeats
• Dizziness, weakness, lightheadedness
• Pain lasting more than a few minutes
• Soğuk terlemeleri
• Mide bulantısı veya kusma

Other heart conditions that may cause left side chest pain may include:

• Koroner arter hastalığı
• Koroner arter diseksiyonu
• kâlp zarı iltihabı
• Hipertrofik kardiyomiyopati
• Aort anevrizması
• Aort diseksiyonu
• Mitral kapak prolapsusu

2. Sindirim Sorunları: Conditions associated with the digestive system may also cause left side chest pain, like gastritis, pankreatit, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and esophageal spasm. 

3. Akciğer Sorunları: Conditions of the lungs, particularly the left lung, may also cause left side chest pain. Some of these conditions need fast treatment to be cured, especially if the person experiences breathing difficulties or stops breathing. Some of the conditions associated with the lungs that may cause left side chest pain may include the following.

• Zatürree 
• Pulmoner emboli
• Kronik obstrüktif akciğer hastalığı (KOAH)
• plörit
• pnömotoraks
• Pulmoner hipertansiyon
• Astım 

4. Kas-İskelet Sorunları: Broken bones of the ribs may be the most prominent cause of left side chest pain. Soreness or sprain in the chest muscle may also cause left side chest pain along with symptoms of swelling and bruising. Costochondritis is when the cartilage that connects the rib to the breastbone gets inflamed. 

5. Diğer Nedenler: Other conditions that may cause left side chest pain may include the following:

• Zona hastalığı: A chickenpox virus that may cause a painful rash to develop on the body, particularly the chest. It may likely occur in one part of the chest.
• Akciğer kanseri: Akciğer kanseri is another reason that may cause left side chest pain, especially when coughing, laughing, or even when taking a deep breath. 

Tanı

Diagnosis of left side chest pain may depend on the underlying cause of the problem. When doktora gitmek with left side chest pain, they may ask for the medical history along with the history of the symptoms – the severity and duration for which the symptoms have appeared and any accompanying symptoms. The doctor might also perform a physical examination of the heart, chest, neck, and abdomen.

The doctor may also order a variety of tests, which may include:

• Tam kan sayımı (CBC)
• X-ışını
• Elektrokardiyogram (EKG)
• Ultrason
• Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA)

Sol Göğüs Ağrısının Tedavisi

Treatment for left side chest pain may depend upon the underlying cause based on the diagnosis.

İlaçlar 

• Acid-reducing medicines: If left-side chest pain is caused by problems in the digestive system, treatment may include medications for relieving pain.
• Clot-busting drugs: Clot-busting medicines, also known as trombolitikler, may be needed to dissolve clots and prevent them from reaching the heart muscle in case of a heart attack.
• Artery relaxing medicines: Such medicines help relax heart arteries to help blood flow more easily through narrowed arteries.
• Blood-thinning medications: Blood thinners may also be given to prevent a clot from reaching the heart and prevent more clots from forming.
• antidepresanlar: If anxiety and panic attacks are causing trouble breathing and left side chest pain, doctors may prescribe antidepressant medications to manage anxiety and panic attacks.

Cerrahi işlemler:

If left side chest pain is caused by severe health problems associated with the heart or lungs, surgery may be required for effective treatment.

• Koroner Arter Bypass Cerrahisi
• Anjiyoplasti ve Stent Yerleşimi
• Aort Diseksiyon Cerrahisi
• Lung Reinflation

When to seek emergency help?

Pain in the left side of the chest is associated with vital organs like the lungs and heart. If the pain is new or unexplained and causes formidable difficulties like uneasiness, sweating, and heaviness on the chest, along with pain in the arms that radiates to the shoulders, it is important to seek acil tıbbi yardım. 

Sonuç

Left side chest pain may occur for a number of reasons, some may be temporary and harmless, and some may require medical intervention to be treated. If the pain doesn't worsen or spread to other parts, it may not be a cause for worry. However, the signs of heart attack and other heart ailments should not be ignored.

SSS 

1. Can gas be the reason for chest pain on the left side?

Ans. Chest pain manifesting on the left side may be a result of gas, which may cause bloating and fullness or tightness in the chest. This pain may even radiate to the abdomen.

2. How do I know if my left chest pain is serious?

Ans. If the left side chest pain feels crushing, occurs suddenly, and radiates into the left arm and the jaws, it may be a sign of a heart attack and require medical attention. Other signs like shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness also occur alongside pain, and they should also be treated seriously.

3. What are the three common causes of chest pain?

Ans. Chest pain on the left side may be caused by several reasons. The three leading causes of chest pain may include heart problems, lung issues, and problems with the gastrointestinal system.

4. Can left chest pain be normal?

Ans. When a person experiences left side chest pain due to digestive system issues, it may be due to problems with gas that may put pressure on the diaphragm, pushing against the chest. Such left-side chest pain is normal and can be treated with anti-acidic medications.

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