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Just before i sleep i get a tight chest, what's wrong?
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Stress? Heart?: Hard to say without a thorough history and examination. I would recommend seeing a doctor asap if this problem persists...It could be a heart/circulation problem; a psychological problem related to stress; a respiratory problem- breathing, sleep position..?
Answered 12/28/2013
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