Hello. Ya, go to the Dr. Like ibizan said, it could be anxiety, and additionally could be a physical problem. Painkillers and alcohol especially will mask pain and other symptoms that are the bodys way of alerting us to problems. Take care, GM
person needs to go to doctor and get this checked out....could be anxiety issues as well in which person is very anxious and doesn't breathe in a relaxed fashion hence tensing up chest muscles.