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Panic attack causing neck and shoulder tightness and making my neck look and feel swollen is this possible ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes and no: The neck and shoulders muscles may become very tight but i don't know about the neck feeling swollen. I would see a dr. To go over your history and also help you with the panic attacks.

Answered 5/4/2014

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