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What causes a Tight chest (Near Sternum/Breastbone) and Shortness of Breath if NOT related to the Heart?
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Or when you bend over at the waist?
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A hiatal hernia definitely could cause these symptoms.  You may want to have your doctor check to see if your hiatal hernia has gotten any bigger.  Is it worse after eating a larger meal?
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For me it's almost constant,  I also have acid reflux (Prilosec and alka seltzer have worked great)  Also cut out all fast food and foods that are high in carbs.  I quit drinking soda completely mainly water and green tea now,  I'm also checking into what I believe may be a gallbladder issue.  I have no reason for my anxiety it just comes on and stays for extended periods
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But I have had these feelings permintly recently. When I wake and when i go to bed is that still possible
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For me the answer is Anxiety or Panic disorder.  I went to the emergency room twice thinking I was having a heart attack turned out that both where Anxiety attacks.  It's amazing how similiar the symptoms to the two are.
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I do have a hiatus hernia but I have never experienced these symptoms before.
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Indigestion
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could be gastric reflux/GERD
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