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7 possible causes of 'Chest tightness, Anxiety'

1. Asthma Overview
Learn about asthma. Explore the types of asthma and read information about their symptoms, causes and treatme...

Symptoms:

  • Anxiety
  • Abnormal breathing
  • Blue fingernails
  • Chest tightness
  • Unable to take deep breaths
Click to view article 2. Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lun...

Symptoms:

  • Anxiety
  • Swollen legs
  • Grey skin
  • Chest tightness
  • Cough, productive
3. Heart Attack Overview
In the movies, heart attacks are always very obvious. In reality, heart attacks aren’t always so sudden or dr...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Nausea
  • Lightheadedness
  • High blood pressure
  • Chest tightness
  • Anxiety
4. Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)
Pneumothorax is the medical term for a collapsed lung. Pneumothorax occurs when air becomes trapped in the sp...

Symptoms:

  • Stopped breathing
  • Abnormal heart rhythms
  • Heart rate altered
  • Chest tightness
  • Anxiety
5. Types of Acid Reflux
Acid reflux disease or GERD is a chronic digestive disease with symptoms of esophogeal burning & heartburn. G...

Symptoms:

  • Burning sensation in mouth
  • Chest pain at rest
  • Gagging
  • Chest tightness
  • Anxiety
6. Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a faster-than-normal heart rate. The term paroxysmal means ...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Lightheadedness
  • Fatigue
  • Fluttering heart
  • Chest tightness
  • Anxiety
7. Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are irregular heart rhythms that occur when the upper chambers of your...

Symptoms:

  • General weakness
  • Palpitations
  • Anxiety
  • Chest tightness
  • Shortness of breath
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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