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What Causes Squeezing Sensation In Mid Chest?
i am 47 years old have type 2 diabetes high blood pressure obeses in weight but under control via gp and cardiologist .now my problenm past 2 days sudden onset of squeezing mid chest lasting only 2 to 3 seconds.with no other symptoms other than panic.can u tell me should i be worried .the discomfort cames on at rest also.n.b i have a waist size of 44 inch
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
As you have positive history of diabetes and hypertension it is better to investigate for cardiac cause as follow.....
-Blood pressure measurement
-EKG
-Auscultation
-echocardiography only if needed
According to cause further specific treatment given
Excess stress can sometime lead such presentation so avoid stress and yoga will be beneficial for that
Take care
Consult physician or cardiologist for examination
As you have positive history of diabetes and hypertension it is better to investigate for cardiac cause as follow.....
-Blood pressure measurement
-EKG
-Auscultation
-echocardiography only if needed
According to cause further specific treatment given
Excess stress can sometime lead such presentation so avoid stress and yoga will be beneficial for that
Take care
Consult physician or cardiologist for examination
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