The difference between angina and stomachache

Angina and stomachache are different in etiology, pain location and treatment principles.

1, different causes of

angina pectoris is mainly caused by atherosclerosis leading to arterial lumen stenosis, so that myocardial blood flow is reduced. Stomachache is mostly caused by digestive system diseases, such as gastritis, gastric ulcer, etc.

2, pain location is different

Angina is located behind the sternum, pain can radiate to the precordial area, upper limbs and other parts. Stomachache is located in the upper abdomen.

3, treatment principles of different

angina treatment to improve coronary artery blood supply and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption. Stomachache needs to find the cause, and then for the cause of treatment.