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What Causes Pressure In The Chest?
I have been feeling a good bit of pressure on my chest & decided it s bcs I have put on weight & need to get in better shape. I went to the gym and got on the elliptical where it took me 32 seconds to reach my target fat burning heart rate. Please tell me this is normal & will improve.
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
Hi,
Yes, tightness in the chest is not a good sign especially when you have had increase of weight. This may be a heart problem its important to follow such as
1. Chest pain. Do x-ray
2. Troponin levels
3. D Dimmers
4. Cardiac enzymes
To start for the pain, Aspirin derivatives both to thin blood and relieve pain. Consult cardiologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mutuma Geoffrey Zambezi
Yes, tightness in the chest is not a good sign especially when you have had increase of weight. This may be a heart problem its important to follow such as
1. Chest pain. Do x-ray
2. Troponin levels
3. D Dimmers
4. Cardiac enzymes
To start for the pain, Aspirin derivatives both to thin blood and relieve pain. Consult cardiologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mutuma Geoffrey Zambezi
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