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A member asked:

I am very dizzy and having chest tightness should i go to the er or just see if it goes away ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Panic attack: You are not having a heart attack. Breathe! try to relax. You may want to explore why this is happening with a therapist.

Answered 7/28/2013

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Dizzy: With the symptoms you mention it would be best to go to er and get checked out.

Dr Culviner agreed

Answered 7/29/2013

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