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What Causes Painful Tightness Radiating From Throat Towards The Upper Chest?

I have experienced today, the second time in 4 months, a tense pain and tightness that began in my throat, moved to my upper chest, not midde chest, and into my jaws and ears. It lasted about 10 minutes total and then went completely away. Is this possibly an anxiety attack? I am 64, on no meds and have no health issues except for excema on my hands pretty badly.
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Respected user , Hi
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This is definitely in relation with stress or anxiety related issue .

* Strong recommendations to cover it

- Deep breathing exercises , walking in fresh air , YOGA .
- Adequate sound sleep of 8 hrs .
- No smoking or alcohol if using .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further assistance .

Regards .
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What Causes Painful Tightness Radiating From Throat Towards The Upper Chest?

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This is definitely in relation with stress or anxiety related issue . * Strong recommendations to cover it - Deep breathing exercises , walking in fresh air , YOGA . - Adequate sound sleep of 8 hrs . - No smoking or alcohol if using . Hope this will help you . Welcome for further assistance . Regards .