A member asked:

I feel tightness in my chest frequently with shortness of breath.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Could be serious: U should see a cardiologist immediately as it may be symptoms of a Heart Attack,or go to ER now.

Answered 12/21/2018

3.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I feel tightness in my chest frequently with shortness of breath.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Mathew answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Shortness of breath and chest tightness at night.it goes away after half an hour. All day long i feel fine. It starts at n8ght. What is it?

A member asked:

I've been having dull reoccurring chest pain on my left side. It also can travel. My chest feels tight and sometimes shortness of breath. ??

A member asked:

I have been waking up with a headache and shortness of breath an chest tight can u tell me what wrong? Im 18 and iv'e been having there problems for a couple weeks now

A member asked:

I got back from Israel last Monday I am in quarantine My symptoms are tight chest and shortness of breath Do I need to have a test? Should I be taking any medication?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with gastritis a month or so ago,and the past week I've been having minor chest pain.No tight feeling or heavy feeling or shortness of breath but it's just a nagging feeling.Is that normal or should I be concerned?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have chest tightness and pressure, shortness of breath and pain in the left side of my back.

Why am i having shortness breath and tightness in chest whilst sitting?

for a few days it seems i have had z constant tightness in my chest. when i lay down i also have a shortness of breath. there are a few more symptoms

This evening I started experiencing shortness of breath and tightness of the chest. Im not sure if this is temporary or if I should be worried it could be something serious?

Can pvc's cause chest tightness and shortness of breath?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?