Occult pain in the left upper chest can consider tuberculosis, tuberculous pericarditis, esophagitis, pleurisy and other diseases.
1. Tuberculosis: when the tuberculosis lesion involves the left pleura, there may be symptoms of vague pain in the chest. The pain is mostly seen on the sick side of the chest, axilla, and may be aggravated by coughing or breathing.
2. Tuberculous pericarditis: Tuberculous pericarditis manifests as vague pain in the left upper chest, which may be accompanied by pericardial friction and pericardial friction sound.
3. Esophagitis: Esophagitis can also be characterized by vague pain in the upper left chest, which may flare up or worsen with eating, and can be alleviated or disappeared by taking antacids and prokinetic drugs.
4. Pleurisy: many causes can cause inflammation of the pleura, manifested as vague pain in the chest, and the pain can be aggravated by respiratory movements.
For those who have hidden pain in the left upper chest, they should go to the local hospital to get a clear diagnosis and be treated by a professional doctor.