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I had a sudden chest cramp , like my chest was tight and it spread to my back for a period of about 5minutes and then it subsided and now my chest feels abit funny when breathing is this something i should have checked up at a hospital?

Q: i had a sudden chest cramp , like my chest was tight and it spread to my back for a period of about 5minutes and then it subsided and now my chest feels abit funny when breathing is this something i should have checked up at a hospital?

: More details are needed. Chest symptoms and back pain require careful consideration- this may be something that can wait or may need to be evaluated in an emergency room now. As a result, you should be seen by a doctor in person. What can this be? Concerning: heart issues and lung issues. This can be problems with the ribs, muscles or nerves.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

More details are needed. Chest symptoms and back pain require careful consideration- this may be something that can wait or may need to be evaluated in an emergency room now. As a result, you should be seen by a doctor in person. What can this be? Concerning: heart issues and lung issues. This can be problems with the ribs, muscles or nerves.

Answered 3/11/2021

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A member asked:

I had a sudden chest cramp , like my chest was tight and it spread to my back for a period of about 5minutes and then it subsided and now my chest feels abit funny when breathing is this something i should have checked up at a hospital?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

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