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What Causes Ribs Pressure With Shortness Of Breath?

hello, for a while now i have been feeling like something is pressing against my ribs from the inside on the left lower side of my chest, when i lie on my front i can t feeling it and when i sit in certain positions also. recently i have been getting shortness of breathe when walking, doctors cant see me for a week but i am really worried.
Wed, 13 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chest pressure, breathlessness are more suggestive of heart diseases.
So better to consult cardiologist 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 stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So 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 Ribs Pressure With Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pressure, breathlessness are more suggestive of heart diseases. So better to consult cardiologist 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 stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So 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.