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  • 40 Years
  • 31/03/2021

Why does my chest feel tight and heavy?

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Chest tightness can be a sign of heart disease or GERD or anxiety

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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