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What Causes Tightness And Pain In The Chest?

Hi, i am experiencing frequent chest tightness, sometime a sharp pain on my left chest, and even if am not doing any strenous activity. And noticed even lying in bed at night or just sitting i feel pressure on my chest and my back. I don t know if it s my heart or my lungs has a problem. And for the 2nd time i noticed i can t do a 10 mins run. I started to wheez so bad. Should I seek a medical help asap? Thanks.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Hi, thank you for posting.

From what you refer I can say that you suffer from a heart disease more exactly cardiac insufficiency.
The treatment of this disease is complex.

However you need the following tests to determine the diagnosis;
- Chest X-ray.
- ECG(Electrocardiogram).
- INR test (International normalized ratio test).
- Glucose test.
- Lipid test.
- Complete blood count.
- Doppler echocardiography.

The results of these tests will help your doctor in determining the needed treatment.

Contact your cardiologist.

I hope this information is helpful.

All the best.
Dr. Behar.
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What Causes Tightness And Pain In The Chest?

Hi, thank you for posting. From what you refer I can say that you suffer from a heart disease more exactly cardiac insufficiency. The treatment of this disease is complex. However you need the following tests to determine the diagnosis; - Chest X-ray. - ECG(Electrocardiogram). - INR test (International normalized ratio test). - Glucose test. - Lipid test. - Complete blood count. - Doppler echocardiography. The results of these tests will help your doctor in determining the needed treatment. Contact your cardiologist. I hope this information is helpful. All the best. Dr. Behar.