Tips and prevention for chest pain: symptoms, causes, and treatment

Causes of chest pain

Chest pain can have numerous causes – from less serious ones, such as muscle tension, to those that require urgent intervention, such as a heart attack. Among the more common causes are problems with the heart, lungs, digestive system, and musculoskeletal system.

Symptoms of chest pain

Symptoms include a feeling of tightness, pressure, burning, or pain when breathing. The pain may spread to the neck, jaw, back, or arms. If you feel intense or sudden pain, seek medical help immediately.

Treatment of chest pain

Treatment depends on the cause of the pain. In the case of cardiological problems, urgent measures are often needed, while for muscular or digestive causes, drug therapy, physiotherapy, or changes in diet and lifestyle are applied.

Prevention of chest pain

A healthy diet, regular exercise, control of blood pressure and cholesterol, and avoiding stress and smoking are key to preventing most causes of chest pain.

For additional questions or an examination, contact the experts at Drinković Polyclinic. A timely diagnosis can save a life.

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Specijalitički pregled kardiologa	85.00 €
Kontrolni specijalistički pregled + EKG	110.00 €
UZV srca + EKG	120.00 €
Pregled + EKG	110.00 €
Konzultacije	65.00 €
Kompletan kardiološki pregled	170.00 €
Holter EKG-a (24-satni monitoring)	85.00 €
Holter RR (24-satni monitoring)	80.00 €
Ergometrija	120.00 €
MR srca	580.00 €
EKG	35.00 €
ABI indeks	90.00 €

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