[27M] Experiencing numbness in face and neck with chest tightness

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, the following conditions could be causing your symptoms:

• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Stroke: These conditions occur when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped or reduced, often due to a blood clot. This can cause symptoms like numbness or weakness on one side of your body, including your face and neck.

  • Treatment typically involves medications to prevent blood clots and manage underlying conditions that could increase your risk of having a stroke, like high blood pressure.

• Heart Conditions: Conditions like angina or heart attack can cause chest pain and other symptoms. Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscle, while a heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of your heart is blocked.

  • Treatment can involve medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, surgery.

• Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorders can cause physical symptoms like chest pain, numbness, and tingling. However, these symptoms usually occur along with feelings of intense worry or fear.

  • Treatment can involve psychotherapy (talk therapy), medications, or both.

Please remember that this is not an exhaustive list and other conditions could also be causing your symptoms.

What you can do

Given the severity and nature of your symptoms, it's important to seek immediate medical attention. Please go to the emergency department right away or call an ambulance.

What you should look out for

Please monitor your symptoms closely and seek immediate medical attention if they worsen or if you develop new symptoms like:

• Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
• Severe headache
• Difficulty seeing in one or both eyes
• Difficulty walking or loss of balance
• Severe chest pain
• Shortness of breath

Please remember that while I strive to provide accurate information, I'm not a doctor and this advice should not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional.