The causes of hidden pain in the heart area of the elderly can be seen in the following aspects: 1, herpes zoster: manifested as skin pain in the heart area, a few days after the growth of a rash; 2, inflammation of the ribs: mostly related to osteoporosis; 3, pleurisy or respiratory problems: can be diagnosed clearly by X-ray or CT examination; 4, angina pectoris. Therefore, if the elderly have symptoms of precordial pain, they should go to a regular hospital in a timely manner to seek medical treatment by a professional doctor after a comprehensive analysis of the appropriate treatment, do not buy their own medicine to the drugstore treatment.