Possible Causes for dull chest pain Upper Respiratory Infection Patients with glomerulonephritis may have loss of appetite, lethargy, dull back pain, and dark urine. Blood pressure may be elevated, and edema may occur. [emedicine.medscape.com] Scarlet fever is a self-limited exanthem that spreads from the chest and abdomen to the entire body. [emedicine.medscape.com] Heart Failure People with stable angina may notice pain or discomfort in the chest such as a tight, dull or heavy pain that passes within a few minutes. [diabetes.co.uk] COVID-19 The Government of Estonia decided to close all educational institutions, except kindergartens, and will apply only digital learning solutions from Monday, 16 March due to the spread of the coronavirus in Estonia. The situation will be reassessed every 14 days and, if necessary, a decision will be taken on the need to[…] [hm.ee] Coronary Atherosclerosis […] or heavy chest pain caused by coronary heart disease, which may precede a heart attack heart attacks – where the blood supply to your heart is blocked, causing sudden crushing [nhs.uk] pain is pain or discomfort in the chest, typically the front of the chest.[1] It may be described as sharp, dull, pressure, heaviness or squeezing.[3] Associated symptoms [en.wikipedia.org] Types of CVD include: coronary heart disease – the main arteries that supply your heart (the coronary arteries) become clogged with plaques angina – short periods of tight, dull [nhs.uk] Myocardial Infarction Pain typically is dull or heavy rather than sharp or stabbing, and often is associated with difficult breathing, nausea, vomiting, and profuse sweating. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Symptoms Classic symptoms of MI in men are a gradual onset of pain or pressure, felt most intensely in the center of the chest, radiating into the neck, jaw, shoulders, or [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Pulmonary Embolism Main symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include chest pain that may be any of the following: Under the breastbone or on one side Sharp or stabbing Burning, aching, or a dull [nlm.nih.gov] Symptoms Return to top Chest pain Under the breastbone or on one side Especially sharp or stabbing; also may be a burning, aching, or dull, heavy sensation May get worse with [pacificschoolserver.org] heavy sensation Often gets worse with deep breathing You may bend over or hold your chest in response to the pain Other symptoms may include: Dizziness, lightheadedness, [nlm.nih.gov] Acute Myocardial Infarction We herein report the case of a 25-year-old Japanese woman with left-main-trunk acute myocardial infarction (LMT-AMI). She had cardiogenic shock, so emergency percutaneous intervention was performed. Intravascular ultrasound of LMT-AMI showed that the three-layered structure of the intima, tunica media, and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Atrial Fibrillation BACKGROUND Poorly controlled ventricular rate associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) leads to tachycardia-induced left ventricular dysfunction. Atrioventricular (AV) nodal ablation and cardiac pacing is the standard of care in refractory congestive heart failure (CHF) due to AF with moderate to rapid ventricular[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Atrial Flutter Atrial flutter (AFL) is a common arrhythmia which may decrease cardiac output and may cause embolic events. Direct current (DC) cardioversion, medical cardioversion and radiofrequency (RF) ablation are therapeutic options, but over all RF ablation therapy has the longest event free period. Although development of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Aortic Valve Stenosis Recent evidence suggests that transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is feasible for treating severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) in patients who are considered high risk for elective surgery. However, it is still unclear whether TAVR is a better option than surgical aortic valve replacement for severe AS[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Angioedema Hydromorphone, unlike other opioids associated with histamine release, has never been reported to cause angioedema. We report a rare case of hydromorphone-induced angioedema in a 34-year-old woman with history of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism who presented with leg swelling and pain after trauma.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Aortic Dissection Despite recent advances in surgical techniques and endovascular devices, the management of ruptured type B aortic dissection remains challenging. Herein, we describe a patient with a history of chronic type B aortic dissection who presented to the emergency department with a massive left hemothorax and profound[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Esophageal Spasm […] character Chest pain due to coronary ischemia is classically a dull heavy pressure–but Pts have been pretty colorful in use of adjectives to describe this pain; they may [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] […] clinical thinking; the presence of risk factors simply implies that a person is more likely to develop overt signs of ASHD in the future, but are not exclusionary criteria Pain [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Cardiogenic Shock Yew intoxication has been known for many years; high dose ingestion of Taxus baccata leads to cardiac toxicity mediated by calcium and sodium channel blocking properties. We present a case report of a patient who attempted suicide after T. baccata ingestion, causing refractory cardiogenic shock requiring[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hereditary Angioedema Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that causes a deficiency in or dysfunction of C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) and is clinically characterized by sudden and recurrent attacks of angioedema. Although almost any part of the body can be affected, HAE is of greatest concern and can be[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Beta Blocker Poisoning STUDY OBJECTIVE: We sought to characterize the ECG changes associated with symptomatic beta-blocker overdose. METHODS: The study population consisted of a prospective cohort of patients reporting to 2 regional poison centers with beta-blocker overdose. Each patient received an ECG on presentation and a[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension A diffuse patchy pattern in the perfusion scan of the lung is a hallmark of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). However, the mechanisms of this unique pattern remain uncertain. We here present the case of a 19-year-old woman with severe PAH who demonstrated reversal of the diffuse patchy pattern[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hereditary Angioedema Type 2 Hereditary angioedema is an autosomal dominant and life-threatening disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of non-pitting edema affecting the skin, respiratory system and digestive tracts and caused by a congenital deficiency or function defect of the C1 esterase inhibitor. Preseptal cellulitis is defined as[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hereditary Angioedema Type 3 UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot : 76 Hereditary angioedema 3: An hereditary angioedema occurring only in women. Hereditary angioedema is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by episodic local swelling involving subcutaneous or submucous tissue of the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, face, extremities,[…] [malacards.org] Common Cold Patients with glomerulonephritis may have loss of appetite, lethargy, dull back pain, and dark urine. Blood pressure may be elevated, and edema may occur. [emedicine.com] Scarlet fever is a self-limited exanthem that spreads from the chest and abdomen to the entire body. [emedicine.com] Viral Lower Respiratory Infection Other chest symptoms are: pleuritic pain and haemoptysis. The key signs are tachypnoea and dyspnoea crackles dullness to percussion. [medrevise.co.uk] Aches An ache is a constant dull pain in a part of the body. [hse.ie] […] more severe infections, symptoms can include: a severe cough that may produce phlegm fever difficulty breathing a blue tint to the skin rapid breathing chest pain wheezing [medicalnewstoday.com] Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Aches An ache is a constant dull pain in a part of the body. [hse.ie] Patients with glomerulonephritis may have loss of appetite, lethargy, dull back pain, and dark urine. Blood pressure may be elevated, and edema may occur. [emedicine.medscape.com] Angina Angina is chest pain caused by a reduced flow of blood to the heart, typically resulting from heart disease. [hse.ie] Insect Bite pains, especially in the chest or belly, within minutes to an hour of being bitten. [kidshealth.org] But there are warning signs that give time to act before things get too serious: People who are bitten by a black widow may get pain at the site of the bite, then dull muscle [kidshealth.org] Tonsillitis Symptoms of angina The main symptom of angina is chest pain. [nhs.uk] How people describe angina Some people describe their angina as pressure, heaviness, weight, tightness, squeezing, discomfort, burning, or dull aching in the chest. [stanfordhealthcare.org] Some people describe their angina as pressure, heaviness, weight, tightness, squeezing, discomfort, burning, or dull aching in the chest. [healthlinkbc.ca] Acute Respiratory Infection Patients with glomerulonephritis may have loss of appetite, lethargy, dull back pain, and dark urine. Blood pressure may be elevated, and edema may occur. [emedicine.medscape.com] Scarlet fever is a self-limited exanthem that spreads from the chest and abdomen to the entire body. [emedicine.medscape.com] Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Other symptoms of GERD may include: Chest pain. This may be a dull, heavy discomfort that spreads across the chest. [uwhealth.org] This chest pain may occur with heartburn and may be confused with the pain of a heart attack. Hoarseness. Trouble swallowing. This is more common with advanced GERD. [uwhealth.org] Fibroma The chest pain occurred in two sites. There was a sharp pain over the right lower chest which was intermittent and usually disappeared during bed rest. [journal.chestnet.org] She also described a dull ache at the xiphi-sternal junction. [journal.chestnet.org] Vaginospasm Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant. [coding-pro.com] You may feel pain in one area of your body, such as your back, abdomen or chest or you may feel pain all over, such as when your muscles ache from the flu. [coding-pro.com] Influenza […] responses Persistent symptoms that steadily worsen Adults Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Persistent chest pain Persistent vomiting or diarrhea Fever that lasts [pref.aichi.jp] […] following symptoms: Children Quick breathing or difficulty breathing Unnatural complexion (ashen or pale) Persistent vomiting or diarrhea Inability to calm down; lethargy; dull [pref.aichi.jp] Cholelithiasis […] and distention Dull pain in the right upper quadrant Pain may radiate to the upper back and right shoulder Chest and ductal oppression Sometimes chills and fever or Alternating [americandragon.com] Emaciation Sides and ribs distended on both sides (maybe with sharp pain) Enlargement of Liver and Spleen Suffocating sensation in chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression [americandragon.com] ST-40 For fat intolerance, pale or pasty stools, and right side hypochondriac pain and distention : Dannangxue, GB-24, GB-40 Clinical Manifestations Facial color dark and dull [americandragon.com]
