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What Causes Chest Tightness,numbness In Arms Or Leg And Shortness Of Breath?

I've been having a tight chest and numbness in my arm or leg sometimes. I feel like i'm having shortness of breath also. Constantly feeling fatigue. Blood test does not reveal anything wrong. What could it be? Scared of going out because of these symptoms.
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of stress, anxiety and panic disorder is more in your case.
But better to rule out heart diseases first as heart diseases also cause similar symptoms.
So 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, anxiety and panic disorder can also cause similar symptoms.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with counselling sessions and anxiolytic drugs.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
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 Tightness,numbness In Arms Or Leg And Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress, anxiety and panic disorder is more in your case. But better to rule out heart diseases first as heart diseases also cause similar symptoms. So 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, anxiety and panic disorder can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright with counselling sessions and anxiolytic drugs. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.