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What Causes Abdominal Tightening With Breathlessness?

Hello my name is Mike and I have no idea whats going on. It feels like theres a tight band around my upper abs and its very uncomfortable. This has been going on and off for awhile but has ben going on for days at the moment. It also feels like it's hard to breathe and feels kind of like a gaggy feeling at times without ever throwing up or gagging or anything. I do have anxiety disorder but i don't see how that could make me feel this way. This feeling is very uncomfortable and is ruining my life at the moment. Any ideas as to what this feeling could possibly be would be greatly appreciated.
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Anxiety can cause GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). And this can cause gives feeling of chest tightness, nausea, breathlessness etc.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult your psychiatrist for counseling sessions. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
2. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily.
3. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Go for walking after meals.
You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Abdominal Tightening With Breathlessness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Anxiety can cause GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). And this can cause gives feeling of chest tightness, nausea, breathlessness etc. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult your psychiatrist for counseling sessions. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. 2. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily. 3. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Go for walking after meals. You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.