What is the cause of chest tightness and abdominal tightness?
Patient: Hello, I am a healthy 18 year old female but when I take a deep breath I feel a tightness around my upper abdomen/lower chest sort of underneath my right breast . Last week I had tightness in my chest but I am almost positive it was my anxiety. Any idea of what this feeling is? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, your symptoms are mostly related to anxiety. But better to get done ecg, to rule out cardiac cause for your chest tightness. If ecg is normal then no need to worry for cardiac cause. Anxiety seems more likely cause for your symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright.