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What Causes Squeezing Feeling In Chest?

I have been getting a squeezing feeling in both the left and right side of my chest. On both sides, the pain/pressure is on the side of my body, curving around to my back. It is harder to breath with the pain. Any ideas what may be causing this? I am 5' 11" at 235 lbs female.
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Most common causes for chest tightness, heaviness, pressure are stress and anxiety.
But better to rule out heart related diseases first because they can't also cause similar chest tightness and pressure.
So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes, uncontrolled stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright bit first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Squeezing Feeling In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Most common causes for chest tightness, heaviness, pressure are stress and anxiety. But better to rule out heart related diseases first because they can t also cause similar chest tightness and pressure. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes, uncontrolled stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright bit first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.