Question
How to alleviate chest discomfort after intense exercise?
Answer
Chest discomfort may be caused by cardiovascular or nervous system issues. Mild chest discomfort could be due to functional nervous disorders, where there are no apparent organic changes found upon examination; severe chest discomfort may be due to cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, myocardial ischemia, or chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary heart disease, etc., where significant organic changes are found upon examination. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment. Young individuals experiencing symptoms of chest discomfort and shortness of breath should be cautious about excluding myocarditis and a myocardial enzyme test is recommended.