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I have tight pains in my right side of the chest and feelings as if something has breaking away on the inside of chest like a pressure sensation what ?
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Depends: Chest tightness can be a symptom of heart disease but may be may other things such as aortic problems, respiratory disorders (asthma, COPD, bronchitis, lung collapse, infections), esophageal spasms, and muscle problems to name a few. It really depends on the clinical situation and other symptoms you may be having. Depending on the duration it would be worth seeing a doctor.
Answered 12/23/2016
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See your doctor : There are many causes of chest pain but the more serious ones require in person evaluating.
Answered 12/19/2017
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