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What Causes Symptoms Like: "Chest Tightening, Palpitations, Ligh Headedness"?
Every now and then I will feel my chest tighten and my heart starts pounding extremely hard. I can't breath and I begin feeling very lightheaded. It usually only lasts a few seconds and does not happen too often. Any ideas as to what could be causing this?
I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. The symptoms you have described are some what red flags and need a thorough workup to get to a cause. A few conditions that might cause them include cardiac arrhythmia, angina, anxiety or Blood Pressure issues.
You need to be evaluated with a complete medical history and physical examination. You may also need few tests like BP measurement, CBC, KFT, ECG, Holter study and others to rule out cardiac ailments.
I suggest you consult a physician and get yourself worked up for the problem.
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What Causes Symptoms Like: "Chest Tightening, Palpitations, Ligh Headedness"?
Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. The symptoms you have described are some what red flags and need a thorough workup to get to a cause. A few conditions that might cause them include cardiac arrhythmia, angina, anxiety or Blood Pressure issues. You need to be evaluated with a complete medical history and physical examination. You may also need few tests like BP measurement, CBC, KFT, ECG, Holter study and others to rule out cardiac ailments. I suggest you consult a physician and get yourself worked up for the problem.