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Chest fullness
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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??
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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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Consult on practo
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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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Start ab flow n n nexito plus n connect me
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If ECG ,echo ,cxr are normal ,most probably it if it is Panic attack ..consult with a psychologist and a psychiatrist..
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avoid sleep deprivation and caffeine..
breathing exercises and
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Anxiety mainly . Tab Ciplar LA 20 two times a day after food for ten days.
Tab nexito10 one at night for 10 days.
Try if u feel better continue.
Already answered before also.
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Connect
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Kindly connect
Will help you.
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Dr. Shivani
Pulmonologist
3 yrs exp
Khammam
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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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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history for further management. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-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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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes happens in anxiety
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Consultation
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Do yoga meditation
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food and
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Akash Soni
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kinldy connect
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Rewa
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, use stress relaxation techniques
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Dr. Mithravinda Rajana
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
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.
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Supplements and Breathing exercises.
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Whats your hemoglobin level
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Dr. Sachin Mane
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Beed
Yes according ur history it suggest only anxiety issues but can do PFT once to exclude all other possibilities
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Dr. Neha Raut
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Pune
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But kindly connect for further details
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Gastritis.
Avoid spicy foods.
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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