Coronavirus can attack the lungs and heart. May cause chest pain or burning sensation in the lungs.
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Coronavirus can attack the lungs and heart. May cause chest pain or burning sensation in the lungs. The Center for Disease Prevention and Control lists persistent chest pain or pressure as a sign that you should see a doctor, according to healthline.com.
Chest pain or burning may be a sign of COVID-19. Chest discomfort may occur with difficulty breathing. Studies show that 17.7% of people infected with coronavirus report chest pain.
People with more severe forms of COVID-19 are more likely to have difficulty breathing or chest pain than people with mild forms.
Experts claim that chest pain may be the result of heart damage or inflammation of the tissues around the lungs.
Coronavirus can enter cells through a receptor called angiotensin 2 converting enzyme (ACE2). ACE2 is found in many parts of the body, including the lungs, heart and gastrointestinal tract. Once the virus enters the cells through ACE2, it can lead to their damage and inflammation.
The release of molecules called inflammatory cytokines by the immune system can also cause damage to heart cells. This phenomenon is called “cytokine storm”.
This process contributes to left ventricular dysfunction in people with COVID-19 who also have heart complications. Lung dysfunction and low oxygen levels can also contribute to heart damage.
People with a history of cardiovascular disease appear to be at increased risk of heart damage. A July 2020 study shows that about 30 to 60 percent of people with heart damage have a history of coronary heart disease or high blood pressure.
Inflammatory molecules released into the pleural space can trigger pain receptors and cause chest pain or burning.
COVID-19 can also lead to the development of pneumonia, which can cause chest pain.
In an August 2020 study, researchers found that in a group of 405 people with COVID-19, 61.2 percent had digestive symptoms. About a quarter of them had a previous history of gastrointestinal disease.
Many conditions other than COVID-19 can cause burning or pain in the throat and chest.
Some people with COVID-19 may have a burning sensation in their stomach and chest at the same time.
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