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I recently had a sense like pressure in my chest that stretches out to under throat. it's not permanent and it occurs when i'm still. what's cause?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

More likely anxiety: If this happens only when you are not active, it sounds more likely something psychological. Are you under a lot of stress? If you were older, i would have consider a cardiac problem.

Answered 12/7/2013

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A member asked:

I recently had a sense like pressure in my chest that stretches out to under throat. it's not permanent and it occurs when i'm still. what's cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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