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Xu Tao, a 46-year-old middle-aged man, has been complaining to his wife about shoulder pain in recent months. At first, they all thought it was just frozen shoulder and didn't pay much attention to it. So, Xu Tao went to the small clinic to buy a few pairs of plasters, hoping to relieve the pain, but did not see any signs of improvement.
This made Xu Tao wonder if there were other problems. He was increasingly worried and confused, not knowing what the pain in his shoulder meant. It's just that there are always some bad thoughts in my heart.
Every time the pain hit, he could only knead his shoulder vigorously, but this was only a temporary way to relieve the pain, and it had no effect on removing the root of the disease.
Just when Xu Tao was thinking about whether to go to the doctor for consultation, he suddenly felt that the world was spinning and his body could not control himself, and he immediately fainted to the ground. His wife was frightened by his sudden fainting and quickly called doctors and first responders. But despite their best efforts, they could not save his life, and Xu Tao passed away like this.
Xu Tao's departure was a huge blow to his family. His wife was in pain and could not accept this sudden parting. She regretted not paying attention to her husband's shoulder pain in time, and if she could have found it early and found the right treatment, maybe Xu Tao would not have left.
Xu Tao's death also has something that people can't understand. His friends were shocked, because in their opinion, Xu Tao had always been a healthy person and there were no major problems. Many people have speculated about why he left so suddenly.
The real reason for Xu Tao's death soon revealed the truth of the matter, it turned out that the shoulder pain he had been shouting about was not frozen shoulder, but a precursor to a heart attack.
Myocardial infarction, also known as myocardial infarction, is a serious condition of myocardial necrosis caused by myocardial ischemia and hypoxia due to insufficient blood supply to the coronary arteries. Although myocardial infarction primarily presents with chest pain, many patients also experience symptoms of shoulder pain.
The first thing to understand is the anatomical relationship between the heart and the shoulder. The location of the heart is located on the left side of the center of the chest cavity, with a diaphragm connected to the abdominal cavity below and the lungs adjacent to the upper part. The shoulder is the area of connection between the upper limb and the torso and is made up of multiple muscles, bones, and nerves.
Although there is no direct anatomical connection between the heart and the shoulder, there are factors that influence each other.
Secondly, the relationship between the heart and the shoulder can be connected through the nervous system. There are multiple nerves that transmit information between the heart and the shoulder, the most important of which are the fourth, fifth, and sixth thoracic sympathetic ganglia.
These nerves control the heart's blood flow, tension and other functions, and when the heart is ischemia, these nerves reflexively cause a range of symptoms, including chest pain and pain that radiates to the shoulder.
Shoulder pain can be one of the first symptoms of a heart attack. According to the results of one study, nearly 30% of people with myocardial infarction experience shoulder pain in the early symptoms. This may be due to pain from myocardial ischemia spreading to peripheral nerves, especially those in the heart.
In addition, patients with myocardial infarction are often accompanied by thrombosis, which can block the coronary arteries and affect the blood supply to the heart muscle. When the blood supply is insufficient, the muscles and nerves around the shoulder are affected, causing pain and discomfort.
Not only that, but shoulder pain can also be a sign of complications from a heart attack. Myocardial infarction can cause instability in the area of myocardial necrosis, leading to an inflammatory response and neurological abnormalities. These inflammatory factors and abnormal nerve signals may spread to the tissues around the shoulder, causing pain and inflammation.
In addition, myocardial infarction can also lead to decreased heart function, overload of the heart, and secondary symptoms such as angina, which can also radiate to the shoulder, causing shoulder pain.
In this way, the pain from the body parts can not be easily ignored, especially the pain of these five parts, a little carelessness or fatal, we need to keep our eyes open and be cautious!
1. Heart
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body and is responsible for pumping blood to supply oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. When there is a problem with the heart, pain is often one of the symptoms. For example, myocardial infarction, in which the blood supply to the coronary arteries is interrupted, causes damage to the heart muscle that often causes severe chest pain.
While not all chest pain is fatal, heart pain often requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious consequences, such as heart failure.
2. Brain
The brain is one of the most critical tissues in the human body and controls various functions of the body. Pain can be a signal of an underlying problem with the brain. For example, a severe and persistent headache can be a symptom of a ruptured brain aneurysm, which can cause bleeding within the brain and lead to a stroke.
Stroke is a serious illness that can lead to disability or even death if left untreated. Therefore, brain pain needs to be taken seriously.
3. Lungs
The lungs are the core organs of the respiratory system and are responsible for gas exchange. It is where the body inhales oxygen and excretes carbon dioxide. Lung pain can be due to a variety of reasons, such as lung infection, pleurisy, and pulmonary embolism.
The latter is caused by blockage of the pulmonary arteries or their branches by blood clots, air embolism, or other substances. If the pain in the lungs is severe and undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to breathing difficulties and a lack of oxygen supply, making it a potentially fatal threat.
4. Abdomen
The abdomen is the core area of the body and contains several important organs such as the stomach, liver, pancreas, kidneys, etc. Abdominal pain is a common symptom that can be caused by a number of reasons. For example, acute pancreatitis can cause severe abdominal pain that can develop into necrotizing pancreatitis, a life-threatening condition if left untreated.
Abdominal pain can also be a sign of other serious conditions, such as appendicitis, stomach ulcers, or broken internal organs. Therefore, immediate medical attention is required when there is pain in the abdomen.
5. Musculoskeletal system
The musculoskeletal system is the supporting structure of the human body, protecting and maintaining the normal function of internal organs. Pain is often a common symptom of muscle or bone injury. Although muscle and bone pain is not fatal in most cases, it can have serious consequences in some specific cases.
For example, a severe fracture may lead to intraosseous hemorrhage or traumatic shock, which will require emergency treatment to avoid life-threatening.
To sum up, which five parts of the body where pain can be fatal depends on the cause and severity of the pain. The heart, brain, lungs, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system are all critical parts of the body, and the underlying pain can be a symptom of a serious illness or lesion. In the event of persistent severe pain, the symptoms should not be taken lightly and immediate medical attention should be sought to prevent possible fatal consequences.