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For the past 2 days now my chest has felt tight and kinda jeavy. i only notice it when im sitting or laying down.i do have high anxiety sometimes

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Anxiety it is..: Anxiety does cause some chest tightness and even left-sided pain. This is not uncommon in young people. Try to dispel anxiety by positive thinking, exercise, chat with calmer friends definitely removing the cause for anxiety.

Answered 5/2/2020

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A member asked:

For the past 2 days now my chest has felt tight and kinda jeavy. i only notice it when im sitting or laying down.i do have high anxiety sometimes

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

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