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What Causes Tightening In The Middle Of The Torso?
I just had tightening in the middle of my front torso, right below the chest bone that's in the middle. It lasted about 10 minutes and now it has subsided. I have never felt anything like that before. Any thoughts?
I'm 46 yo female with no health problems that I am aware of.
Hi. The feeling of tightness i the mid-chest can be secondary to esophageal problem like esophagospasm. On a safe side ECG should be done as the heart attack can present in the same way. If the problem repeats it is better to g for upper GI endoscopy also. Take a PPI, antacid gel. If there is no relief you have to visit the ER,..
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What Causes Tightening In The Middle Of The Torso?
Hi. The feeling of tightness i the mid-chest can be secondary to esophageal problem like esophagospasm. On a safe side ECG should be done as the heart attack can present in the same way. If the problem repeats it is better to g for upper GI endoscopy also. Take a PPI, antacid gel. If there is no relief you have to visit the ER,..