Patient's question:
I have the disease of hypertension. Recently, I have always felt a bit of chest tightness and shortness of breath, but I haven't gone to the hospital for a thorough examination. I want to know if this is related to chest tightness and shortness of breath caused by hypertension. If I go to the hospital for a thorough examination, which department should I go to for a detailed check-up?Doctor's answer:
Recurring chest tightness and shortness of breath may not necessarily be caused by high blood pressure; it could be due to heart problems. You can carefully observe how the symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath become more severe during intense exercise, heavy physical labor, or when emotions are highly agitated. After taking a proper rest, see if the symptoms can be relieved. If they are relieved, the condition is relatively less severe. If the symptoms remain severe even after resting, the condition is more serious, and you should promptly visit a hospital for a thorough examination to determine if the chest tightness and shortness of breath are caused by organic inflammation. If you have high blood pressure, you should take antihypertensive medication on time and should not interrupt or exceed the prescribed dosage.