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What Causes Persistent Chest Tightness?

I have been having pains in my chest on the left side. around December my body went completely numb, went to hospital they said I had anxiety. The problem is still bothering me and is constantly feeling really tight for some reason. going to sleep at night left arm gets tingly and its hard for me to get comfortable, feels like to much weight on my chest.
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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HI

Thanks for p[osting your query.

First of all I need to know whether any tests were done on you before just telling it as Anxiety.

There are certain conditions which can cause chest tightness and left arm tingling sensation. Among them are :

1. Nerve Compression at the neck level.
2. Heart Problem.
3. Indigestion.
4. Gastritis.

I would recommend you to get the following tests done and revert back .

X ray Cervical Spine, EKG, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards
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What Causes Persistent Chest Tightness?

HI Thanks for p[osting your query. First of all I need to know whether any tests were done on you before just telling it as Anxiety. There are certain conditions which can cause chest tightness and left arm tingling sensation. Among them are : 1. Nerve Compression at the neck level. 2. Heart Problem. 3. Indigestion. 4. Gastritis. I would recommend you to get the following tests done and revert back . X ray Cervical Spine, EKG, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. Regards