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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Tighting Of Chest?

Im 24 years old. Ive been having shortness for 5days now, day and night. Ive gone ti the er 2 times this week. But said my ekgs were beautiful, no high blood pressure no high cholesterol. What can my shortness of breath and thightning in the chest mean? And why so many days?
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
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Hi. I can understand your concern.
Ideally 2d echo should be done first in your case. If it is normal than no need to worry for heart diseases.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain.
GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest pain.
Take proton pump inhibitors. But along with drugs you need to follow certain below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief.
Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux.
Loose weight if you are obese
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Tighting Of Chest?

Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally 2d echo should be done first in your case. If it is normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest pain. Take proton pump inhibitors. But along with drugs you need to follow certain below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Loose weight if you are obese Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.