Back pain in the lung area with shortness of breath: Why should you be alert?

There are many causes of pain in the back of the lungs, this can be related to bone problems or malignancy (cancer). According to actual records, there are many patients who come to the hospital for examination because of pain in the back of the lungs, difficulty breathing, the results are diagnosed with lung cancer in surprise and wonder.

Lungs are one of the key, important organs in the human body. Although protected by a system of 12 ribs to help avoid external forces, the lungs can still suffer certain damages and injuries. At that time, the lungs may appear dull or severe pain in the chest, front or back.
Back pain in the lung area can have different degrees of pain, sometimes dull and long, sometimes sharp at a point. Each patient can have different pain symptoms and pain in men and women is also different.

According to experts, there are many causes of back pain in the lung area, including benign or malignant causes.
2.1. Benign causes Some benign causes of back pain in the lung area include:
Due to living habits: Walking, sleeping, sitting, carrying things... not having the right posture causing the spine to be affected enjoy; Accidents caused by external forces: for example, work accidents, traffic accidents, back injuries can also cause pain. The characteristic of this type of pain is that symptoms can be relieved after taking medicine or changing habits, doing physical therapy properly.
2.2. Malignant causes More importantly, upper back pain is also a sign of many diseases related to organs in the body, specifically:
Cardiovascular disease: People with cardiovascular disease can suffer from local or systemic back pain. The cause is because the blood circulation is obstructed by harmful agents, causing dangerous symptoms such as: sharp pain in the chest, back pain, paralysis of both arms, nausea, difficulty breathing...; Diseases of the spine: Some diseases cause severe back pain such as: scoliosis, herniated disc, hunchback... making patients prone to pain in the back of the lungs. Patients suffering from these diseases are also accompanied by pain in the neck, shoulder, nape or hips, thighs. Pulmonary disease: The patient's pain in the back of the lungs can be considered as a sign of lung diseases such as pulmonary embolism, pneumonia or even lung cancer. In particular, pulmonary embolism is the largest cause of pain in the back of the lungs. It is possible that in the pulmonary vessels there is a thrombus or some foreign object that obstructs and affects the operation of the pulmonary vessels. This condition is often accompanied by a prolonged cough with sputum (sputum green or yellow-gray), difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, fever, chest pain, etc. If the condition is not controlled in time, there is a risk of death. very high mortality; Although not the most specific symptom related to lung cancer, the patient should not be subjective when there is abnormal back pain in the lung area. Some other signs associated with the disease are: coughing, coughing up blood, swelling in the throat, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, body fatigue, rapid weight loss, chest pain...
In addition to lung cancer, Back pain in the lung may also be related to lung cancer that has spread to the spine or other cancers that have spread to the bones.

To reduce back pain in the lung area, patients can temporarily apply some of the following tips to make daily life more comfortable:
Adjust, correct the reasonable sleeping position to minimize pain , help sleep deeper and limit bone and joint diseases ; Women should limit wearing high heels to reduce pressure on the spine; If your job requires you to sit too much, walking will help relax your muscles and reduce the risk of bone and joint diseases and cardiovascular diseases; You can apply a cold towel to the painful area to relieve pain and reduce swelling; Should fully supplement the body with nutrients to reduce pain, strengthen antibodies against disease; Avoid carrying heavy objects or performing movements that are too strong when the body is showing signs of abnormal back pain. To quickly and effectively treat pain in the back of the lungs, patients should go to specialized medical facilities for examination and necessary paraclinical tests. From there, determine the cause of the pain and get an appropriate treatment plan.
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