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What Causes Severe Tightness And Pain In Chest?

Severe tightness in my chest on the left side. Pressure is 150/90. I take blood pressure meds. This symptom has stated since morning. Pulse is 88 and temp is 99.1. Chest hurts more when I am taking deep breaths. I have been walking up and down stairs. Feel a little weak.
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Experiencing tightness in the chest could be due to infection of the lungs. Since the temperature is 99.1 degree C, it indicates you have fever due to chest infection. The increase in pulse rate and blood pressure also could be due to the same reason.
Kindly get an X-ray Chest PA view done at the earliest and consult Chest Physician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Depending on the severity and the cause, you may require hospital admission for administration of treatment.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Severe Tightness And Pain In Chest?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Experiencing tightness in the chest could be due to infection of the lungs. Since the temperature is 99.1 degree C, it indicates you have fever due to chest infection. The increase in pulse rate and blood pressure also could be due to the same reason. Kindly get an X-ray Chest PA view done at the earliest and consult Chest Physician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Depending on the severity and the cause, you may require hospital admission for administration of treatment. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.