My mom has tight, compressed feeling in her chest when she bends over. She has a very stressful job, and shes had a minor heart attack a little over a year ago. She says its not the same kind of pain, but Im worried. What could be going on? -worried daughter
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your mothers situation and problem. Since, she had history of minor heart attack and stressful life, better to rule out heart disease first for her symptoms. So get done1. ECG2. 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about cardiac cause. Chest tightness is mostly due to stress and anxiety. So ask her to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. She may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. So don't worry, she will be alright.