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Chest fullness
Hello doc,
I have been facing this chest fullness issue and difficulty catching full breath since few years now on and off. Lately, it has increased and i feel chest tightness and intermittent sharp pain on left side of chest. I had consulted a cardiologist earlier and he said it was anxiety issue as all parameters were normal. I am physically quite active and have moderate weight . I get anxious easily and stress over small things. Can this be the reason??
Kindly help.
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Stress and anxiety are also risk factors for heart problems as they increase levels of adrenaline and other catecholamines, which h in turn sugment heart rate.
Please share medicines if any you are taking,your reports of ECG, cardiac echo, Tread mill test, lipid profile.
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Take fat free diet with more of fresh vegetables, fruits, avoid alcohol and tobacco, take light natural exercise like walking, light jogging, swimming, yoga, cycling, daily.
Take adequate rest.
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Possibly cardiologist has ruled out cardiac emergencies.
Chest tightness and fullness can have non cardiac causes like Costochondritis, GERD, hiatus hernia.
Anxiety and panic disorders should be diagnosed after you have ruled out all other possibilities.
Problem is if you attribute many symptoms to anxiety/ panic attacks, you would miss underlying important diagnosis.
Will require further details like body weight, detailed history and medication history
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Do a complete chest xray, thyroid profile, CBC
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Chest pain and tightness can be because of different reasons
As you have already consulted a cardiologists so considering non cardiac cause
Gastric issues, and anxiety are common
Need some more history
Connect for further treatment and counseling
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Since anxiety can cause such problems, try stress management methods like deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or light exercise
Also avoid spicy oily food and heavy meals
If pain is severe or continuous, get chest X-ray and ecg done .
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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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If your cardiac and general evaluations are normal, your symptoms are likely due to musculoskeletal issues or functional causes.
I recommend taking Vitamin D supplements.
Practicing breathing exercises can also help manage your anxiety.
If you feel you need additional support with anxiety, please consider consulting a psychiatrist.
Next Steps
Supplements and Breathing exercises.
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