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What Causes Pain And Tightness On Left Side Of Chest?

Hi I have a few questions. I am a 28 year old female 5 7 230 pounds (down from 275) current smoker (half a pack a day down from a full pack) I have been having a few problems... I have chest pain/tightness every day from sternum to under left breast and a feeling I can only describe as fullness in my chest. I also have lower than normal resting heart rate between 50-60. I went to a cardiologist who did an ekg and he said he s 100 percent certain it s not cardiac related with just that one test and did not seem at all concerned about my lower resting heart rate. Should I be concerned? Does it sound like anything else could be wrong?
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. If the cardiologist said that there is nothing to worry regarding your heart, then you should be satisfied. The other reasons for chest tightness are acidity and anxiety. Normal acidity pushes the diaphragm up. Al you already know, the organs within the chest cavity are already tightly packed. The oppression from gas could give you the feeling of chest fullness and tightness along with pain. Antacid treatment should give you temporary relief. Anxiety could also trigger indigestion and the above symptoms. Exercise, balanced diet etc should help. I suggest you to consult a psychologist for counseling.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Pain And Tightness On Left Side Of Chest?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. If the cardiologist said that there is nothing to worry regarding your heart, then you should be satisfied. The other reasons for chest tightness are acidity and anxiety. Normal acidity pushes the diaphragm up. Al you already know, the organs within the chest cavity are already tightly packed. The oppression from gas could give you the feeling of chest fullness and tightness along with pain. Antacid treatment should give you temporary relief. Anxiety could also trigger indigestion and the above symptoms. Exercise, balanced diet etc should help. I suggest you to consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.