<human>: I have had an on going foot infection since October and since that time I have also had chest problems. It comes on very suddenly with no explanation, my chest becomes very painful and tight and I struggle to breathe or speak. It eventually fades but sometimes can take hours to fully go. I have visited the doctors about this and they said it might just be stress. I have not been stressed however, I am at a good point in my life and wonder if my foot infection could be related in any way?
<bot>: Hi, Your symptoms do not seem to be related to the foot infection. That is why I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes: - a chest X-ray study- respiratory function tests - a fibrogastroscopy for possible esophageal spasmsMeanwhile, I would recommend trying Alprazolam 0.25 mg during these episodes. If your symptoms are relieved by alprazolam, it would be indicative of anxiety. I would also recommend trying Area 0.4 mg. The relief of your symptoms by this Chat Doctor.  Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, 