Why do I feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, and hiccups all the time?

Chest tightness and shortness of breath can make people very uncomfortable. Chest tightness and shortness of breath can be symptoms of multiple diseases, so you still need to see a doctor. Some people also experience hiccups when they feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. What is going on?

What causes chest tightness and shortness of breath?

1First: chest tightness and shortness of breath is a subjective feeling, that is, breathing is difficult or insufficient. In mild cases, it seems nothing happens, but in severe cases, people feel uncomfortable, as if a stone is pressing on their chest. Some people even have difficulty breathing. Clinically, there are two main reasons for people to experience symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath. One is functional chest tightness and shortness of breath, and the other is caused by cardiac neurosis.

2Secondly: functional chest tightness. It refers to staying in a room with closed doors and windows and poor air circulation for a long time, or encountering some unpleasant things, or even having quarrels or disputes with others, or being in a climate with low air pressure, which often causes feelings of chest tightness and fatigue.

3Finally: cardiac neurosis. It is a kind of systemic neurosis with various symptoms. The most common subjective symptoms are palpitations, dyspnea, precordial pain and general fatigue. There are also manifestations such as irritability, insomnia, sweating, trembling, dizziness and nightmares.