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What Causes Tightness Below The Sternum Area And Exhaustion?
Question: My wife is experiencing tightness below her sternum and feels exhausted. Might this be a sign of blockage and should we go to the error?
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What your wife is experiencing may be related to heart problems (including ischemic heart disease or coronary blockage).
This is why I strongly recommend that you should bring her to ER in order to exclude life threatening situation.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What your wife is experiencing may be related to heart problems (including ischemic heart disease or coronary blockage).
This is why I strongly recommend that you should bring her to ER in order to exclude life threatening situation.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
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