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Had chest tightness & throat tightness like the feeling of somebodys hands around my neck choking me, its not anxiety, had my gallbladder removed on tues & the feeling is even worse, tested positive for staph could that be whats causing this?

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

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Mix: I think it’s a mix of all off it, I recommend an appointment with your surgeon to see what’s going on, and get proper treatment.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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A member asked:

Had chest tightness & throat tightness like the feeling of somebodys hands around my neck choking me, its not anxiety, had my gallbladder removed on tues & the feeling is even worse, tested positive for staph could that be whats causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniela Torres answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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