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What Causes Tight Sensation In The Back And Chest?

I have a tightness in my back that moves into center of my chest and continues into my neck and jaw. Heart disease and gall bladder disease runs in my family. The chest pain grows and becomes sharp. This has happened 3 xs over the last year. I have had 2 in last 4 days. It subsides in 20 minutes. Tonight after walking for exercise over a mile and resting about 45 minutes.
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having strong family history of heart diseases, so we should first rule heart diseases for your symptoms.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes simple muscle spasm can also cause similar symptoms.
So apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright but 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 Tight Sensation In The Back And Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having strong family history of heart diseases, so we should first rule heart diseases for your symptoms. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes simple muscle spasm can also cause similar symptoms. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.