What Causes Tightness In Upper Chest And Throat?

Posted on Sun, 31 Jan 2016

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Sun, 31 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a little tightness in my t hroat and upper chest

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible cardiac condition

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible cardiac lesion. You need to get to a ER URGENTLY.
Yes , other possible causes are present.
But the condition that needs the treatment most urgently is the heart related issue. So go to an ER as soon as possible.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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