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I suffer a lot from anxiety. my heart rate always seems fast but regular. iv been suffering with sharp chest pain on and off, what could it be?
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Your chest pain: May or may not be associated with your anxiety. The most prudent course of action would be medical evaluation for your chest pain. Do you only experience chest pain when you are anxious? Good anxiety control is important.
Answered 2/9/2014
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Chest pain: Anxiety can be one of the causes of chest pain of a sharp type. Please find out why you are anxious and get to the bottom of this with a good doctor.
Answered 2/9/2014
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Anxiety: You should consult your doctor to rule out medical issues, if cleared you could benefit from seeing a mental health specialist who treats anxiety. Best.
Answered 5/26/2016
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