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What Causes Tightness Feeling In Chest?
39 yr old female, very healthy, vegetarian, exercise regular, 124 lbs, 5 8 . Having tighnes in my chest, no pain on left side. tightness comes and goes, lasts for about 3 seconds, but hurts. makes me catch my breath. Non-drinker, non-smoker. Weird. Has been happening for a few days now. Should I see someone?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Hello
Tightness in chest for few seconds need proper evaluation.It may be due to cardiac reasons.
You need clinical correlation and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,renal function test,liver function test,renal function test,ECHO,ECG in all leads,chest X-ray(PA view).
Further investigations can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
You should consult cardiologist.
It is good that you are non-drinker and non-smoker.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Tightness in chest for few seconds need proper evaluation.It may be due to cardiac reasons.
You need clinical correlation and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,renal function test,liver function test,renal function test,ECHO,ECG in all leads,chest X-ray(PA view).
Further investigations can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
You should consult cardiologist.
It is good that you are non-drinker and non-smoker.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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