Hi practo user,
How to know if chest tightness , heaviness is heart related??
# heart related chest pain causes pressure, fullness, burning in chest.
# there is pain which refers to back or spreads to neck, jaw, shoulder s, arm .
# pain gets worse with activity.
# there is shortness of breath.
# cold sweating
# dizziness
# weakness
# nausea, vomiting.
THIS SEEMS ANXIETY RELATED PROBLEM.------CARDIOPHOBIA
Cardiophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by chest discomforts, palpitations, tightness etc accompanied by fear of having heart attack .
Next Steps
# this condition can be helped by proper medication and counseling / talk therapy.
# consult a doctor for complete case evaluation.
# therapy helps overcome this anxiety issue
# therapy will help to trace root cause ---- real culprit could be some childhood traumas or any trauma involving physical harm.
Health Tips
try some relaxation techniques under guidance