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In the morning after drinking alcohol i experience tightness in the chest but no pain. could the alcohol be causing this?
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Yes: Anxiety, bronchoconstriction, dehydration, and sleep apnea are conditions that come immediately to mind. Please see your doctor to check this out.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Yes it can, but it also can signify cardiac problem, stop drinking and check with your doctor.
Answered 1/1/2021
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