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- The causes of chest tightness<\/a><\/li>\n
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1. The causes of chest tightness<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nTightness in the chest can be caused due to several reasons including cardiovascular conditions<\/strong>, respiratory conditions, and even gastrointestinal conditions. Some of the more common causes include:<\/p>\n
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- COVID-19<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/li>\n
- Pneumonia<\/li>\n
- Asthma<\/li>\n
- Heart attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sometimes pressure on the chest can cause anxiety, which can only worsen the feeling of tightness. Learning to identify the differences between the symptoms of these conditions can help you take the appropriate action if you or your loved one experiences chest pains.<\/p>\n
2. How to identify what is causing the heavy feeling in your chest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Besides the tightness in the chest, be aware of these other symptoms which will help you identify the cause:<\/p>\n
1. COVID-19: <\/strong>This viral infection that caused a global pandemic in 2020, will also show symptoms like heaviness in breathing, bluish coloring of the lips, and persistent drowsiness along with chest tightness. Contact your doctor if you notice these other symptoms, or go to the hospital if you\u2019re finding it difficult to breathe.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n2. Anxiety<\/strong>: <\/strong>An Anxiety attack is usually accompanied by rapid breathing, increased heart rate, sweaty palms, and a feeling of nervousness. These usually last for about 10-20 minutes before passing. The best thing to do is to sit in one place and breathe into a paper bag till the attack passes.<\/p>\n
3. GERD: <\/strong>If you are experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease<\/strong>, the chest pain is usually accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest and feeling like there\u2019s a lump in your throat. Antacids and certain medications, or even yoga<\/strong> can help relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n
4. Pneumonia: <\/strong>Pneumonia is a full-blown disease with fever, coughing, chills, fatigue, nausea, and shortness of breath. Visit a doctor at the earliest if you have pneumonia symptoms.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n5. Asthma<\/strong>: <\/strong>While asthmatics usually know when they are experiencing an asthma attack, a sudden attack brought on by allergies can be identified by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Visit a hospital in case of a sudden attack.<\/p>\n
6. Heart <\/strong>attack<\/strong>: <\/strong>One of the most serious causes of chest tightness, heart attacks can be identified by a pain that radiates outwards to the rest of the body, difficulty breathing, and excessive sweating among other symptoms. Get to a hospital immediately in case of these symptoms. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\nIf you haven\u2019t seen a doctor and the pressure on the chest continues for over an hour, it is best not to delay going to the hospital any longer.<\/p>\n
For more information on how to take care of your health visit the Activ Living Blog and get Healthy Recipes<\/strong>, Fun Fitness Routines<\/strong>, and Tips on Mental Wellness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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