Question
Hello doctor,
I have pain in the middle of my chest, especially when I bend down, the pain worsen. Doctor, can you tell me what condition might cause chest pain when bending down is a sign of? Do I have a heart disease? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang (2008)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Kim Phuong - Cardiologist and Echocardiographer - Examination Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Pain in the middle of the chest when bending down is a sign of what disease?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Pain in the middle of the chest when bending down does not seem to be a sign of heart disease, it may be related to the chest wall such as costochondritis, sternum, pleurisy or pneumonia, or digestive diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux, gastric hiatus hernia.
Depending on the other symptoms you have, you will decide which specialist to see. If accompanied by cough, shortness of breath, deep breathing pain, go to the Respiratory Department; if belching, bloating, heartburn, epigastric pain related to meals, pain accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest, go to the Digestive Department.
If you still have questions about chest pain, you can go to a hospital in the Vinmec Health System for further examination and consultation. Thank you for your trust and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you good health.
Sincerely!
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