What to Do with Burning Pain in the Chest and High Blood Pressure
Male, 65 years old, has had high blood pressure for 10 years, discomfort and pain in the chest with shortness of breath.
Recently, my chest experiences burning or squeezing pain, which keeps me awake all night. During the day, my chest feels tight and my breath is short, especially when I climb the stairs. Moreover, I have been suffering from high blood pressure for the past 10 years, and sometimes it is hard to lower the blood pressure. There is no history of heart disease in my family. What’s wrong with me?
According to your description, you are prone to get coronary disease, especially angina which is caused by high blood pressure or other coronary diseases. The cardiac function weakens after the age of 40, especially in males, because of an absence of yang-qi in the kidneys, thus leading to difficulty in supplying sufficient blood to the heart. This causes chest pain or shortness of breath after going up stairs or walking. On the whole, angina can be relieved after taking nitroglycerin in the short term. However, the explicit diagnosis should be based on the detailed examination at the vascular cardiology department of a regular hospital. Running the examination when you experience the symptoms is the best time. The report can help your doctor diagnose the extent of your illness. Here are some health tips for your reference.
1. Balance work and life.
2. Avoid overworking and stressful situations
3. Keep regular bowel habits
4. Prevent getting cold and overeating
5. Keep a positive mind
6. Get sufficient sleep
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