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Could Tightness In Chest Be Due To Anxiety?

While I was sleeping last night I woke up to the feeling of tightness in my chest. Similar to a heart attack. I am two years post treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma. The lymph node enlargement was primarily in my chest. I have been dealing with anxiety more lately as well. Not sure if this is anxiety or something I need to see my oncologist for....
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. As you posted this question in "mental health' section, I shall answer in that view point. Chest tightness is a good symptom of anxiety. Anxiety triggers acidity symptoms and gas presses your diaphragm upwards constricting your whole chest area. Such a symptom could worsen the anxiety and then the tightness also worsens. Deep breathing at that moment can be of good help. You should consider consulting your oncologist for further information.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Could Tightness In Chest Be Due To Anxiety?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. As you posted this question in mental health section, I shall answer in that view point. Chest tightness is a good symptom of anxiety. Anxiety triggers acidity symptoms and gas presses your diaphragm upwards constricting your whole chest area. Such a symptom could worsen the anxiety and then the tightness also worsens. Deep breathing at that moment can be of good help. You should consider consulting your oncologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.