I have mitral valve prolapse and I don't get why only some people get chest pains? and what causes people to get chest pains with M.V.P (mitral valve prolapse), like me. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Hurt
With MVP, your mitral valve is smaller due to extra tissue. This makes it a little bit harder for blood pumping through the valve to get through, which can often times cause an aching pain. As far as I've seen, this is not life-threatening and the pain can be treated with over-the-counter painkillers. Imagine you kink your garden hose while it is running. The water can't get through the hose and the pressure builds up. When you unkink the hose, the water flows freely. Your mitral valve has a permanent partial kink or blockage. The blood behind that partial kink can get blocked up and cause pressure in your chest. Be sure to get regular check-ups with your doctor, just to be sure your MVP is stable. Your doctor will also be able to suggest some pain remedies.
