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  • female
  • 40 Years
  • 31/03/2021

Why does my chest feel tight and heavy?

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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Chest tightness can be a sign of heart disease or GERD or anxiety

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