Question 1

chest tightness and back pain. are these hiv symptoms?

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Not typically: Why? Do you think you are HIV positive? If you think you are, get tested.  No matter what, do not engage in risky sexual or drug use behaviors.

Question 2

i have chest tightness/pain and back pain. when i breath move or lay down on side or sneeze i feel pain. for 8 months after a fall. can it be heart?

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Pain: could be heart but also a fractured rib. You need to check this out immediately will probably need X-rays or a scan to make site its nothing more serious

Question 3

what do you advise if i my chest feels tight and back pain?

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See Your PCP: Chest tightness with back pain is concern for a heart condition.  If this is ruled out, then have your PCP consider evaluate your thoracic spine for a disc herniation with an MRI.

Question 4

i have asthma, but today experiencing tight chest, back pain and pain breathing. should i go through to emergency or wait it out?

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Asthma: If your symptoms are not improved with asthma medication, you should go to the  ER. There are other diagnoses that need to be considered.

Question 5

chest tightness, back pain, shortness of breath, left arm pain. ecg, chest x-ray, blood test, echocardiogram are normal. just mild mitral valves prolapse. ?

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Not necessarily: Have you had a echo stress test or adenosine stress test? CT of heart? CT scan of chest/lungs??? Are you currently in the hands of a cardiologist? Although your symptoms "may" be related to MVP, heart and lung disease must be fully investigated.

Question 6

i'm a young very active woman and i've been experiencing a lot of upper back pain and some chest tightness. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Never ignore: Do not worry; however, be responsible and get a thorough examination including EKG and Chest xray.

Question 7

four weeks of nagging cough, headaches, upper back pain, chest tightness and difficulty when breathing. what is it?

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Bronchitis is a: Possibility. Since this has been going on four 4 weeks and you have both difficulty breathing ; chest pain/ tightness - would encourage prompt medical evaluation.

Question 8

i am experiencing  chest tightness, shortness of breath (time frame: gradual onset) (worsened by: lying down, exercise or physical activity) (severity: mild) (better by: rest, sitting upright) , back pain (side: upper) , headache (side: all sides) (qualit

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Anyone experiencing chest tightness and shortness of breath really needs to be evaluated urgently to rule out a number of potentially life threatening cardiac or pulmonary causes.

Question 9

sever back pain in the middle. pain radiets around my sides and my rib cage.  chest tightness! i'm wheezing with my asthma! please help me asap .  ?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: If you are having severe asthma symptoms with wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath refractory to rescue medications (albuterol) you need to be seen immediately for further treatment. Call 911 or go to emergency room immediately.

Question 10

chest tightness not other lower back pain  no pain on left side no sweating i do have asthma and copd a little difficulty with breathing?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Chest tightness and difficulty breathing should be evaluated right away. These could be symptoms of heart disease or pulmonary . Embolism ( blood clot in the lung). Please do not delay in seeking care.

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Chest tightness and back pain. are these hiv symptoms?

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I have chest tightness/pain and back pain. when i breath move or lay down on side or sneeze i feel pain. for 8 months after a fall. can it be heart?

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What do you advise if i my chest feels tight and back pain?

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I have asthma, but today experiencing tight chest, back pain and pain breathing. should i go through to emergency or wait it out?

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Chest tightness, back pain, shortness of breath, left arm pain. ecg, chest x-ray, blood test, echocardiogram are normal. just mild mitral valves prolapse. ?

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I'm a young very active woman and i've been experiencing a lot of upper back pain and some chest tightness. should i be worried?

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Four weeks of nagging cough, headaches, upper back pain, chest tightness and difficulty when breathing. what is it?

A member asked:

I am experiencing chest tightness, shortness of breath (time frame: gradual onset) (worsened by: lying down, exercise or physical activity) (severity: mild) (better by: rest, sitting upright) , back pain (side: upper) , headache (side: all sides) (qualit

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Sever back pain in the middle. pain radiets around my sides and my rib cage. chest tightness! i'm wheezing with my asthma! please help me asap . ?

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Chest tightness not other lower back pain no pain on left side no sweating i do have asthma and copd a little difficulty with breathing?

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