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What Causes Severe Tightness And Pain In Chest Area?

I have extreme tightening pain in my chest area above my waist and around the sides it feels like a vise I can take a deep breath been going on a couple of hours anddoesnt seem to be getting better I don t want to go to hospital and them tell me it is gas
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe tightness and pain in chest area. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like indigestion , acid reflux or angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ECG along with TMT , complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may also order angiography in some cases . Doctor may prescribe blood pressure medicine , blood thinners , sedative and isosorbide nitrate . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist or gastroenterologist for gastric problem. For now eat light , do not exert your body and take proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Tightness And Pain In Chest Area?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe tightness and pain in chest area. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like indigestion , acid reflux or angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ECG along with TMT , complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may also order angiography in some cases . Doctor may prescribe blood pressure medicine , blood thinners , sedative and isosorbide nitrate . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist or gastroenterologist for gastric problem. For now eat light , do not exert your body and take proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari