Respiratory cause: Lung Cancer
Sudden chest pain with virtually no apparent symptom could have the worst possible outcome. The constant growth of abnormal cells in the lungs translates to cancer. This type of cancer affects the function of your lungs, making it harder to breathe.
Other lung cancer symptoms include:
- chest pain that has nothing to do with coughing
- chest pain that gets worse when breathing, coughing, or laughing
- shortness of breath
All of the above should concern you. If you experience any of them, you might want to go to the hospital.
Respiratory cause: Pulmonary Hypertension
Pressure felt in the chest is commonly associated with pulmonary hypertension. Sadly, pulmonary hypertension can lead to heart failure. In its early stages, you will most likely have difficulty breathing, especially while exercising.
However, you can also experience the following:
- swollen legs
- racing heartbeat
- fainting
Certain lifestyle changes and proper medication can treat pulmonary hypertension. If you think that something’s going on, ask for an evaluation.
