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What Causes Sudden Discomfort And Stiffness In Chest?
Today and one other time in the past two months, I experienced a sudden onset of discomfort in my whole chest area. It felt like my chest stiffened and I needed to breath slower. I had to lean against shelving at a grocery store because I felt weak. Both times, it passed in a minute or two.
Mon, 2 Nov 2020
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, these symptoms should be evaluated by an EKG as well as cardiac examination by your primary care physician or a nearby emergency. Cardiac enzymes as well as echo-cardiogram may be needed. Even if it's not cardiac chest pain in the description you gave shouldn't be ignored or delayed without evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, these symptoms should be evaluated by an EKG as well as cardiac examination by your primary care physician or a nearby emergency. Cardiac enzymes as well as echo-cardiogram may be needed. Even if it's not cardiac chest pain in the description you gave shouldn't be ignored or delayed without evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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