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What Causes A Recurring Feeling Of Pressure On Throat And Chest?
I wake up with the feeling of something like a screen on a screen door pressing really hard directly under my throat in the middle of my chest and it feels like a big square area , covering from the very bottom of my throat to the top of my breast area , seems about 6 to 7 inches across and down .. pain is severe and then passes after about 3 minutes though I feel worn out after .. just started about 3 weeks ago , I m afraid to go to sleep ? It happened 3 times last night , also when I woke all the way up in the morning , my left hand and some of my arm was tingly and numb feeling , that lasted about 5/6 hours Thank you kindly for any helpful answers
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Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Hello,
Pressure on the throat and the chest is commonly caused due to acid reflux or gastritis. To ease it you can take antacids and PPI's. Avoid oily spicy junk food. Stay away from addictions if any. Avoid packaged and frozen food. Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are angina, asthma, COPD, etc.
You are suggested to get a complete medical and cardiac check up done. Get all blood workouts and required investigations done at the earliest. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and the severity of symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Pressure on the throat and the chest is commonly caused due to acid reflux or gastritis. To ease it you can take antacids and PPI's. Avoid oily spicy junk food. Stay away from addictions if any. Avoid packaged and frozen food. Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are angina, asthma, COPD, etc.
You are suggested to get a complete medical and cardiac check up done. Get all blood workouts and required investigations done at the earliest. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected and the severity of symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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