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I have been feeling chest tightness over the last few weeks what could it be?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

CP: Chest tightness or pain could be due to various reasons- musculoskeletal, acid reflux, hear problems, esophageal spasm, gall bladder disease, aneurysms, blood clot in lungs etc. If you are having pain for so long , you need to get checked.

Dr Sussmane Stubbs agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have been feeling chest tightness over the last few weeks what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Sussmane Stubbs agreed

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