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Can anxiety cause chest discomfort rather then actual pain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It can chest: Tightness, discomfort or pain.

Answered 3/14/2014

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Anxiety pain: Yes it can, and it can cause many other symptoms.

Answered 3/14/2014

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