Follow Healthline   |   Healthline on TwitterTwitter   |   Healthline on FacebookFacebook
Symptom Search   |   Treatment Search   |   Doctor Search   |   Drug Search
How it works

Healthline Symptom Search

Enter a symptom, starting with a few letters

My Symptoms List

Chest tightness
Add another symptom
Click if you also have
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

More related symptoms

1 2 Next >
14 possible causes of 'Chest tightness'
1. Chest pain
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and up...

Symptoms:

  • Chest tightness
Click to view article 2. Asthma
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, che...

Symptoms:

  • Pain
  • Hacking cough
  • Blue fingernails
  • Stops breathing
  • Chest tightness
3. Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease in which overinflation of the alveoli or air sacs causes a decreas...

Symptoms:

  • Weight loss
  • Tired
  • Pain
  • Fatigue
  • Chest tightness
Click to view article 4. Allergies
An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.Allergi...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Chest tightness
  • Irritation of nose
  • Rash on genitals
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
5. Unstable angina
Unstable angina is a condition in which your heart doesn''t get enough blood flow and oxygen. It is a prelude...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Pain
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • High blood pressure
  • Squeezing chest pain
  • Chest tightness
Click to view article 6. Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Atrial fibrillation/flutter is a heart rhythm disorder(arrhythmia). It usually involves a rapid heart rate, i...

Symptoms:

  • Chest pain
  • Tired
  • Confusion
  • Fatigue
  • Chest tightness
Click to view article 7. Heart attack
A heart attack is when blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are blocked, preventing enough oxygen fro...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Slow heart rate
  • Nausea
  • Shoulder pain
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Chest tightness
Click to view article 8. Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is the collection of air or gas in the space around the lungs.Pneumothorax may result from chest...

Symptoms:

  • Fidgeting
  • Stopped breathing
  • Abnormal heart rhythms
  • Heart rate altered
  • Chest tightness
9. Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a term that doctors use to describe patients who have congestive heart failure due...

Symptoms:

  • Cough
  • Night time urination
  • Pain
  • Crushing chest pain
  • Chest tightness
10. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia(PSVT) is an occasional rapid heart rate."Paroxysmal" means from time ...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Fatigue
  • Lightheadedness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fast heart rate
  • Chest tightness
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
Close Window

Add a symptom

Click to add a symptom to your list

  • Top Symptoms