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What Does Tightness And Pressure In Chest?

I have been having some tightness and pressure in my chest. I have also noticed tension in my jaw when the chest discomfort occurs. I am only 20 and live a fairly healthy lifestyle. The discomfort has only been occurring over the past 5 weeks. Any suggestions on what it might be or what I could do to help? Usually the sensation only last about 5 mins at a maximum and I haven t had any trouble breathing.
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Well, you need workup for this symptom as this may or may not be related to heart. Some Congenital Heart diseases or thick heart walls or heart valve disease can cause this. You should check your lipid profile too.
Best test for you initially, is 2D ECHO and ECG of the heart.
Have you ever felt fast heart beat or racing heart?
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What Does Tightness And Pressure In Chest?

Thanks for the question- Well, you need workup for this symptom as this may or may not be related to heart. Some Congenital Heart diseases or thick heart walls or heart valve disease can cause this. You should check your lipid profile too. Best test for you initially, is 2D ECHO and ECG of the heart. Have you ever felt fast heart beat or racing heart?