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Have Tightness In Both Side Of The Chest

I am 30, around 290 lbs, Quit drinking alcohol about 2 months ago, and smoking 2 years ago. I use the E cig, Last night i had some tightness in my chest both sides up high. and gave me a feeling of anxiety. Is there something I should be worried about? I have been really trying to get my health in order. And i will be trying to get in to see a Dr tomorrow.
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Chest pain can originate from any structure in the chest from the skin inwards.

With a history of smoking and alcohol use, you would need to rule out heart disease though this would be abnormal at your age.

This normally presents with central chest pain that is tight or heavy.
It would normally start with activity and decrease with rest.It may also be associated with shortness of breath and palpitations.
This is angina but there are other causes for heart related chest pain.

An ECG would be able to determine if there are any changes to the heart. This can be done at your doctors office.

Chest pain can also be due to anxiety, lung conditions, inflammation of the bones or muscles, GERD.

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Have Tightness In Both Side Of The Chest

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Chest pain can originate from any structure in the chest from the skin inwards. With a history of smoking and alcohol use, you would need to rule out heart disease though this would be abnormal at your age. This normally presents with central chest pain that is tight or heavy. It would normally start with activity and decrease with rest.It may also be associated with shortness of breath and palpitations. This is angina but there are other causes for heart related chest pain. An ECG would be able to determine if there are any changes to the heart. This can be done at your doctors office. Chest pain can also be due to anxiety, lung conditions, inflammation of the bones or muscles, GERD. I hope this helps