What Causes Tightness And Pain In Chest?

Posted on Sun, 18 Oct 2015

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Mon, 19 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : I was at a funeral today and it was quite upsetting. During the funeral I experienced tight-chest and pain. Is this Angina or is this just pain from emotion? I did not have any shortness of breath nor do I experience these symptoms during exercise.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be Angina

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

Going by description of your symptoms its like to be due to emotional stress. Angina is unlikely at your age but it can't be conclusively ruled out without getting ECG.

12 Lead Electrocardiogram will be very reassuring in consultation with your GP.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (41 minutes later)

thanks for the quick reply. so is it possible that chest pain/tightness can occur from emotional stress that is not of ischaemic origin?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be non cariogenic chest pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Sir

Chest pain could be due to non cardiogenic pain also known as Non Cardiogenic Chest Pain(NCCP). Stress and anxiety is one of the cause.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar