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What Could Chest Discomfort In Smokers Suggest?

Hi i am 25 years old. I used to smoke but i quit. Now with all of the stress from my master studies i occassionally smoke. Sometimes i feel dizzy when smoking. The past couple of days i have a chest discomfort not really described as pain. The other day i was in class i could feel my heart beat faster and felt lightheaded could not really focus. Should i be worried about this discomfort?
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are in a lot of stress at present, these symptoms (palpitations, chest tightness, pressure) are more suggestive of stress and anxiety related.
But better to get done ecg to rule out heart diseases.
If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
And please quit smoking as soon as possible.
Don't worry, you will be alright. 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 Could Chest Discomfort In Smokers Suggest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are in a lot of stress at present, these symptoms (palpitations, chest tightness, pressure) are more suggestive of stress and anxiety related. But better to get done ecg to rule out heart diseases. If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. And please quit smoking as soon as possible. Don t worry, you will be alright. 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.