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Chest Tightness and Anxiety
Hello Doctors,
I am having chest tightness wen I lye down Flat or stretching my left hand, dis issue wer der 4 almost 3 months.
Consulted ortho dey said issue is bcaz of poor posture & spasm.
1 month back consulted cardiologist & took ecg, echo,tmt,chest pa & lipid profile,except cholestrol & BP all the test comes out normal.
Taking bp Medicine.
Total cholesterol is 196 and ldl is 121.8.
My cardio said no heart issues just lifestyle changes & weight reduction will help to cum out.
Day before strday to get 2nd opinion consulted another cardio he didn't askd to tak any test but checking me & the results he too commented de same all r normal nothing to worry.
But again strday nite I have got chest tightness & sweat,wenever dis happens I bcum tensed & getting fear of heart attack.
Visited cardio again for tightness he again said nothing to worry.
My worry is why am I having chest tightness all the time & I have to do ecg all the time if I hav tightness or to visit pulmonologist
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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This mostly due to gastric problem , take a chest X-ray if normal , consult Gastro
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Please see a pulmonologist. Chest tightness could have various causes. Anxiety should be ruled out too.
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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun
Pulmonologist
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
Its not Cardiac issue nor pulmonary.
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You shld consult Gastroenterologist and take opinion for Anxiety issue too.
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Tab. Anxit 0.25 mg once in evening and cap. Razo- D before dinner may try. pl consult online for further help.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do physiotherapy.pl take Tab.myoril,4mg,1tab morning and 1tab night. Pl consult Pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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