Is chest pain while running bad?
Pain in the front and middle of the chest while running might come on slowly and feel mildly uncomfortable or suddenly and feel intensely painful. Runners who also smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol may have an increased risk of developing chest pain while running, and men have a greater risk than women, explains the Physician’s Desk Reference website. Chest pain after running might last for just a moment or two, or for more than 15 minutes, which could indicate a serious medical condition. Pain in the chest while running could result from problems with any of the organs or muscles in the upper body. Cardiac conditions such as angina cause pain when the heart must exert considerable effort, such as while running. Similarly, respiratory conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, pleurisy,pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism can cause pain in the front and middle of the chest during vigorous exercise due to the body’s increased respiratory rate while running. Digestive problems such as heartburn and inflammatory digestive disorders can also cause chest pain during exercise, especially after eating. Doctors usually prescribe medications such as bronchodilators to treat chest pain caused by asthma attacks, and acid reducers to treat chest pain resulting from reflux. People who experience chest pain after running as a result of angina should take prescription medications to treat arterial plaque, along with aspirin and heparin to prevent blood clots in the heart, advises the Physician’s Desk Reference website. Doctors might need to perform surgery to remove blockages in the vessels of the heart in cases of angina or heart attack, and surgery is also often needed to treat chest pain resulting from pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism. People with asthma might consider running in climate-controlled environments to avoid asthma attack triggers. Avoiding running after eating a large meal can also help prevent front and middle chest pain in those with gastroesophageal reflux. If only vigorous exercise initiates the chest pain, consider jogging rather than running, or other moderate activities such as swimming, biking or fast-paced walking. The National Library of Medicine website advises to live a healthy lifestyle, including avoiding or quitting smoking and exercising for 30 minutes most or all days of the week to help avoid medical conditions that cause chest pain.
Chest pain after running?
I am very fit, 32 year old woman, who has been exercising for 15 years. I have been running for a couple years now but recently I have been having chest pains after running. I am trying to push myself a bit as I want to increase my stamina. But i have done this in the past without experiencing chest pains. It feels like 'squeezing' and tightness in the center of my chest by my chest bone and is persistent. The pain has been there for the past 3 days. Sometimes there is a sharp tightness and feeling of squeezing, but nothing extreme, and then it passes. I am wondering if this could be that I have strained some chest muscles or if this could be something a bit more serious? I do not have any past illnesses, no heart disease in the family and I am in good shape. What would you think it could be? thanks for your advice!
Chest pain from running in the cold...Please help!?
Firstly, and I am NOT suggesting that you have this, but you are not immune to heart attacks just because you are "only 21". They can happen anytime and without much warning. So never ignore unexplained pains in chest or arm that may indicate a problem. Second, either you have pulled an intercostal muscle (between the ribs), the muscle sheet is very thin there and even tiny strains can hurt. Or, maybe you are harbouring a small pocket of infection in the lung. Have you recently had a cold, or do you think you may have caught a chill while running? It entirely possible, there are so many bugs out there. If you were breathing in through your mouth and not your nose while running, you won't have "warmed" the air you took in either. Generally, if the pain gets worse, call your doctor. If you feel more like you have a cold coming on, take the relevant steps to alleviate the symptoms and don't get dehydrated. Steer clear of your sister (sorry!) until you know what you have. She definitely doesn't need a head cold or 'flu at this point in her pregnancy. I hope you recover soon and that your sister delivers a fantastically healthy baby!
Why do I get chest pain when running - Unfit?
Your body just isn't in the "exercising condition". Running is hard all in the beginning. People can get intense soreness all over their legs and even breathing problems such as your problem. I had that problem in the beginning of cross country. I could barely run a mile without stopping and having to catch a breather for a few seconds or even minutes. If I didn't stop I received a huge amount of chest pain later on in the same day or week. But I ignored it and kept on running and building up to intense miles. My body went to better shape or in better running condition and the soreness soon went away. This chest pain can also be from not breathing properly. I suggest to breathe in through your mouth. It's the quickest way to get oxygen into your lungs. I even suggest breathing in through your mouth AND nose and breathe out the same way. Take in deeper breaths and get that oxygen into your lungs! Remember also to drink plenty of water before and after a run. Preferably in sips because if I drink all at once it sloshes in my stomach giving me intense cramps and the feeling of nauseousness.
Started running on treadmill, chest pains?
So i decided I'm going to get fit for summer by dropping 15 pounds. I joined a gym and started running on the treadmill at a starting walking pace od 4 miles per hour then jogged at 5.2 miles per hour. About 12 minuted into the workout I felt sone chest pain. Not staggering-i-cant-breathe pain, but uncomfortable enough for me to slow down back to 4.2 mph. I would wait 5 minutes and try again, dissappointed that it happened again. I jogged for about 45 minutes with an average speed of 4.5 and doing 3.65 miles. I felt fine afterwards. This morning while walking to work I felt the same pain! Very strange as Ive never had chest pain especially while I was walking. What could the cause of this be? I had a checkup+ekg about 3 months ago and everything turned up fine. Is jogging not for me?
Chest pains after wearing a tight sports bra?
your bra should never be tight! this can cause damage to the breast tissue, and the pain you have could be a slight bruising under the area of the bar. you are ok, but throw that thing in the trash! sports bra's are all junk because they provide no support, they only smash! Try a warm heating pad, or hot wash clothe to reduce the pain. do this for 15 minutes and then got to a ice pack. it should go away in a few days, but if not then definitely go to your Doc. and explain what happened. you NEVER should smash your breast, this can lead to cyst and they are painful. good luck!