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What Causes Chest Pain, Lightheadedness And Difficulty In Breathing?

Yesterday I notice my chest start to hurt along with my right arm. I've gotten a little light headed. But everything seems worse at night time and I can hardley sleep. Cause it seems harder to breathe when I lay down. I am 36 years old female, 5'7" and weigh 150
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having sudden onset chest pain, arm pain and worsening symptoms in night. These are characteristic features of cardiac diseases like early heart failure or coronary artery disease (CAD).
So better to consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes, uncontrolled stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.. Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out heart diseases..
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain, Lightheadedness And Difficulty In Breathing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having sudden onset chest pain, arm pain and worsening symptoms in night. These are characteristic features of cardiac diseases like early heart failure or coronary artery disease (CAD). So better to consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes, uncontrolled stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.. Don t worry, you will be alright, but first rule out heart diseases.. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.