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What Is The Reason For Sudden Chest Tightness?

I had an unusual feeling deep in the left side of my chest the other night as I was relaxing at home. It was a sudden and intense feeling of tightness right in the location of my heart, kind of like a muscle spasm. There was no pain, just a constricted feeling, lasting less than 20 seconds. It happened twice within 20 minutes, but not since.

I am a very healthy 53 year-old female with no family history of heart disease. Just wondering if I should be worried?

BTW, I had a cold at the time and was taking a hot lemon drink like NeoCitran, which contains antihistamine.

Thanks!
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Hello dear,

Pain in chest is usually attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to Gastritis.
However, an Electrocardiogram should be done to rule out the presence of any Cardiac cause.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals), Dicyclomine preparation & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).

And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration
3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.
5. Keep away stress, think positive.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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What Is The Reason For Sudden Chest Tightness?

Hello dear, Pain in chest is usually attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to Gastritis. However, an Electrocardiogram should be done to rule out the presence of any Cardiac cause. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals), Dicyclomine preparation & antacid gel (to be taken after meals). And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as: 1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods 2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration 3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. 4. Avoid smoking & alcohol. 5. Keep away stress, think positive. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing a good health. Take care.