The common causes of sudden stabbing pain in the heart are coronary heart disease, costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, etc. The causes are different and the ways of relieving them are different, so it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to take treatment.
1. Coronary heart disease: angina attack caused by overexertion, resulting in pain in the heart, should be immediately rested during the attack, adjust breathing, maintain a calm mood, reduce the stimulation of the heart, and take nitroglycerin to relieve the symptoms, and at the same time as soon as possible to seek medical attention. Usually pay attention to a light diet, avoid alcohol, try not to do strenuous exercise.
2. Costochondritis: you can follow the doctor’s instructions to take anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain, such as celecoxib and so on. If the condition is serious and the pain is severe, surgery is recommended.
3. Intercostal neuralgia: the nerve innervating the chest or ribs has episodic pain. If the pain is obvious, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as meloxicam and celecoxib can be used for analgesia. Local nerve block therapy is an effective method, and other physical therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy can be used to treat the symptoms.
When sudden stabbing pain in the heart occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition after excluding physiological causes.