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What Causes A Sudden Heavy Feeling On Chest During Sleep?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: I woke up because I felt like my heart seized & stopped. My chest feels like someone sat on me & my energy is drained. I wa shaky after this happened.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to obstructive sleep apnea.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to obstructive sleep apnea. This occurs in those who are having recurrent upper respiratory infection or nasal block.
Better to go for an ECG examination to rule out any cardiac problems. ENT examination should be done and manage if having any upper respiratory problems. This will help you to get rid off this .

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes A Sudden Heavy Feeling On Chest During Sleep?

Brief Answer: Can be due to obstructive sleep apnea. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to obstructive sleep apnea. This occurs in those who are having recurrent upper respiratory infection or nasal block. Better to go for an ECG examination to rule out any cardiac problems. ENT examination should be done and manage if having any upper respiratory problems. This will help you to get rid off this . Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.