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Why Chest Pain?
Narrowed arteries due to clogging or buildup of plaque interfere with supply of blood to the heart. There is no replacement for the heart; it is the basis of the circulatory system, which cannot be effective without the arteries.
Clogging on artery walls is largely influenced by foods people eat and lack of exercise. It is simply buildup of fats on the walls over a long period that reduces the amount of blood passing. The amount and frequency of blood relates to blood pressure, which determines natural processes in the body.
Pain on the left side of your chest is attributed to location of the heart. Although the heart is located just below the breast-bone, a larger part of the heart is covered by the left side of the chest. This large part is also the left side of the heart, which pumps oxygenated blood.
The arteries on this side of the heart are bigger; the muscles are also enhanced. The enhanced structure is for buildup of pressure to pump blood with as much force as possible to get to the lowest blood vessel on the toes. Pressure cannot be achieved with small arteries, hence the artery size on this side of the heart.
Other than heart related aspects, chest pain in the left side can be caused by stress, infection, and physical injury. Certain infections target the left side of the heart. Also, disturbances in the mind for an extended period is bound to cause chest pain. Besides, damaged nerves can also cause pain on this side of the chest.
Nevertheless, these causes can only be ascertained upon proper medical examination. Most of these factors cause pain when coughing breathing.
