Chest pain that comes and goes

Have you ever felt a tight or heavy sensation in your chest? While your first instinct may be that it is a heart attack, it might not always be the case.

Pain in middle of chest bone

Tightness or heaviness in chest can surely indicate a heart attack, but it can also be caused by a host of other problems such as angina, muscle strain, a collapsed lung or even stress, anxiety, and depression. Even if it is not a heart attack, the pressure that you feel in your chest might make it hard to breathe or feel comfortable.

This is why chest pain or heaviness should never be ignored. It is important to get checked out by a doctor as the condition causing it can be life-threatening.

How does a heavy chest feel?

A heavy chest often feels like a tight, constricting sensation, as if something is pressing down on the chest.

What causes chest pain in a woman

What causes chest pain in a woman

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How to relieve chest tightness

It can be described as a squeezing or crushing feeling, making it hard to take a deep breath. This sensation may cause discomfort or pain, which can vary in intensity. Some people feel as if there is a heavy weight on their chest, increasin

pain in chest when sitting up straight

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