Tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, numbness in the hands and feet may be caused by sympathetic cervical spondylosis, peripheral neuropathy, cardiac neuropathy, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and other causes. If you suffer from sympathetic cervical spondylosis, the symptoms are usually diverse, mainly manifested as dizziness, headache, numbness of the limbs, palpitations, arrhythmia, chest tightness, etc. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment, but also to pay attention to their own daily habits, avoid sedentary and long standing. If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy, it is easy to involve the sciatic nerve, thus causing numbness in the hands and feet, and in severe cases, it may even lead to muscle atrophy, sensory impairment and other serious symptoms. Cardiac neurosis is usually caused by mental stress or heredity, and its main symptoms include chest tightness, palpitations, dyspnea, etc. If the treatment is not timely, it may cause the condition to deteriorate, resulting in autonomic dysfunction, such as tremor of the hands, numbness of the hands and feet, and an increase in the frequency of bowel movements. There are many types of hypertension, each with different manifestations, but overall the main symptoms include chest tightness, headache, lumbar and knee pain, numbness and swelling of the limbs, and restlessness. It is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible if the discomfort is not relieved.