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Sometimes my chest will hurt so bad i feel like i can't breathe, how can i tell if this is anxiety induced or costochondritis, something i've had befo?
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Chest hurts: Chest pain can be due to many causes.Left sided chest pain can be due to heart problem and can be associated with difficulty in breathing.It can come from lungs and pleura which is the covering membrane of lungs, it can come from gastr esophageal reflux and of course chondrochondritis and sometime due to anxiety and panick attacks.You should see you doctor and find out what is causing and get treat.
Answered 3/30/2012
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Go see a doctor: Only a thorough medical exam, consisting of a thorough history of symptoms, complete physical exam and possibly additional lab and/or imaging tests with a competent physician can determine the precise cause of your symptoms of chest pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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