Chest pain after quitting smoking may be related to withdrawal syndrome, coronary heart disease, intercostal neuritis and so on.
1. Withdrawal syndrome: quitting smoking is good for the respiratory system and cardiovascular system, but long-term smoking addiction, within a short period of time after quitting smoking, will lead to anxiety, irritability, chest tightness and other discomforts, and some patients will have symptoms such as hidden pain in the chest.
2. Coronary heart disease: If the patient himself suffers from coronary heart disease, because of the coronary artery stenosis, occlusion leads to insufficient blood supply, oxygen supply, which will cause myocardial hypoxia and ischemia, chest tightness, chest pain, shortness of breath and other discomforts.
3. Intercostal neuritis: If intercostal neuritis is caused by cold, fatigue, or viral infection, it can cause hidden pain in the chest regardless of quitting smoking or not.
4. Costochondritis: Costochondritis is mainly caused by various reasons that lead to inflammatory reaction in the junction area of the costal cartilage and sternum, which is manifested as chest pain and pressure pain, which can be aggravated by deep breathing, exertion or exertion, and can be caused by hidden pain in the chest after quitting smoking if the patient suffers from this disease.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to check the symptoms of chest pain, and find out the cause of treatment under the guidance of the doctor.