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I keep having an on and off squeezing in my upper left back area and dizziness when standing/walking up an incline. is this a heart issue?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Could be: Your heart, lung, or great vessels. It could also be a metabolic problem. It is best to have a doctor take a close look at you.

Answered 4/25/2014

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A member asked:

I keep having an on and off squeezing in my upper left back area and dizziness when standing/walking up an incline. is this a heart issue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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