Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Should I Do For The Tightness And Pressure In My Chest?
tightness or pressure in chest area
I'm on Atenelol, they say I have A fast heart rate caused by stress because all my test have come back normal. My vitals have been fine but am feeling occasional tightness, pressure and pain in the chest. Should i be worried and what should I do? I've tried to limit my caffeine. Thanks
I'm on Atenelol, they say I have A fast heart rate caused by stress because all my test have come back normal. My vitals have been fine but am feeling occasional tightness, pressure and pain in the chest. Should i be worried and what should I do? I've tried to limit my caffeine. Thanks
Fri, 21 Aug 2015
thanks for your question
tightness or chest pain can be due to cardiac issues like MI , angina ,or anxiety and others or lung issues or gastritis
you need to visit a physician who can request for a chest X-ray and an ecg and a 2 d echo if required to evaluate and rule out the organic diseases or causes
in my patients I usually give them aspirin and a proton pump inhibitor and then evaluate them
thanks
feel free to ask more questions
tightness or chest pain can be due to cardiac issues like MI , angina ,or anxiety and others or lung issues or gastritis
you need to visit a physician who can request for a chest X-ray and an ecg and a 2 d echo if required to evaluate and rule out the organic diseases or causes
in my patients I usually give them aspirin and a proton pump inhibitor and then evaluate them
thanks
feel free to ask more questions
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....