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Tightening Under Ribs When Smoking, Gas. Have Hypothyroidism. Reason?
Thank you, I am an occasional smoker. I have just been laid off from my job. So very stressed to say the least. The last couple of times I have smoked I have noticed a tightening under my right breast , under my ribs. No pain just tight. When I say occasional I mean maybe 1 a day if any, usually in the evening. I have also been a little gassy the last couple of days. I eat very bland low fat foods. 56 yrs female 140 lbs 5 2 . Hypothyroid. No high blood pressure no diabetes
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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Thanks for writing to HCM
You shouldn't ignore feeling of tightness in chest.
It may be due to various reasons.
You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
You need routine hemogram,RBS,Lipid profile,LFT,RFT,ECG in all leads,TMT and ultrasound of abdomen.
Further investigations may be done if needed.
You should continue anti hypothyroid drugs.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
You shouldn't ignore feeling of tightness in chest.
It may be due to various reasons.
You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
You need routine hemogram,RBS,Lipid profile,LFT,RFT,ECG in all leads,TMT and ultrasound of abdomen.
Further investigations may be done if needed.
You should continue anti hypothyroid drugs.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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