Why pain occurs

Referred pain is pain sensations in a body part located remotely from the actual source of pain. The thing is, a person may not even suspect the danger threatening them and attribute everything to a ligament sprain or muscle neuralgia.

That`s why it`s important to know what type of referred pain corresponds to each vital organ. Look at the diagram!

1. Heart. With heart problems, pain can occur directly in the left chest area, as well as inside the arm (in case of angina) or between the shoulder blades.
2. Lungs. Persistent pulling pain on the right side of the neck and shoulder is a reason to check the lungs.
3. Liver and gallbladder. A tricky type of pain, as the patient tends to think its cause is a sedentary lifestyle, slouching, muscle tension...
4. Stomach and pancreas. As a rule, diseases of these organs cause pain at their location, but about 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis also complain of back pain.
5. Small intestine. Pain in the navel area may indicate inflammation in the small intestine. Don`t rule out the possibility of appendicitis either.
6. Appendix and large intestine. Pain in the right pelvic fossa? Go to the surgeon immediately: don`t mess with the appendix!
7. Kidneys. Kidney diseases are hard to diagnose because the pain often spreads almost throughout the lower back, hips, and abdomen.
8. Bladder. With bladder problems, pain can occur both in the front and back of the pelvis. Don`t postpone a trip to the hospital.
9. Ovaries. In women, pain on both sides of the lower abdomen can be caused by inflammation or other ovarian diseases. You need to urgently see a gynecologist.

Types of referred pain don`t end here. We selected the most common ones. It`s important to remember and realize that often the problem is not where the pain is felt.

Protect yourself and your friends, don`t forget to inform!