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17 Year Girl, Having Feeling Of Something Pressing On Chest, Usually Gets In Shower. What Could Be This?
Hi, I'm 17 year old girl. Lately I've been getting these random attacks. It feels like there is something pressing on my chest and no matter how hard I try, it feels like I can't get any air. Usually I get them in the shower and it takes a minute of two before they stop. Sometimes I have to go ino another room and breathe as deeply as possible before it stops.
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
Hello,
Your symptoms rule out any heart problem but they do suggest some anxiety disorder.
I would advise you to consult your doctor and get some anxiolytics medicines for few days.
Along with anti anxiety medications,you must do regular physical exercises.
along with these physical exercises start doing yoga and some mental relaxation exercises.
I hope you should be all right soon.
I hope it helps
Thanks
Your symptoms rule out any heart problem but they do suggest some anxiety disorder.
I would advise you to consult your doctor and get some anxiolytics medicines for few days.
Along with anti anxiety medications,you must do regular physical exercises.
along with these physical exercises start doing yoga and some mental relaxation exercises.
I hope you should be all right soon.
I hope it helps
Thanks
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