Is constant pain in the chest dangerous?

This is an automatically translated article.

Question
Hello doctor, I have a writhing pain in my chest that goes away for a while and then it goes away a few times in a row. Doctor tell me is this disease dangerous?
Truong Hoang Bac (Hanoi)
Hello doctor. May I ask what's wrong with the pain in the sternum? I hope my doctor can help me. Thank you doctor.
Anonymous question
Answer
Hello, the pain in the sternum is a symptom of many different diseases besides cardiovascular disease such as: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, costochondritis....You should let Be aware of other sensations that accompany pain and visit your doctor to find the cause and make a proper assessment.
You can visit Vinmec Health System facilities nationwide to get advice and guidance from experienced doctors. Thank you for submitting your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!

Doctor Ho Viet Le Diem - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

13 reads

Tags: QnA
Relating articles
  • Nữ giới dương tính HCV điều trị như thế nào?
    How are HCV-positive women treated?

    I was infected with HCV in 2017, received treatment after 3 months and tested again for viral load 0. However, on October 9, I had a medical examination and tested positive for HCV. So the doctor asked me how to ...

    Readmore
  • viêm tụy cấp
    How is acute pancreatitis treated?

    I have a family member who smokes for 30 years and has quit many times without success. After 3 times of withdrawal, I had abdominal pain and went to the doctor to diagnose pancreatitis, how to treat acute pancreatitis? When ...

    Readmore
  • Người bệnh viêm hành tá tràng cần kiêng gì?
    How is duodenal ulcer treated?

    I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with duodenal ulcer. I usually have a dull ache and the pain is worse at night. Ask your doctor how to treat duodenal ulcer? Thanks for the advice doctor.

    Readmore
  • Nam giới viêm gan B mạn tính điều trị như thế nào?
    How are men with chronic hepatitis B treated?

    I have chronic hepatitis B for 3 years. Currently, her newly tested indicators are ALT 33.8, AST 29.5, HBV quantification is below 10UI/ml. So the doctor told me how to treat men with chronic hepatitis B? Thank you doctor.

    Readmore
  • U tuyến tế bào gan
    Do hepatocellular adenomas have to be treated?

    I had a general examination and found a tumor in the liver. After doing tests and biopsies, it was concluded that hepatocellular adenoma and no malignant hepatocytes. My tumor is 5x6cm in size. Please ask the doctor if hepatocellular adenomas ...

    Readmore