Grayslake, IL
A 37-year-old female asked:
Can stress and anxiety cause pain and pressure in chest above left breast? pcp says heart ok.
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Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Anxiety shows itself: In may ways. One can mentally obsess over things that frighten the person or do behaviors to keep danger away, e..g, ritual behaviors, checking and re-checking. Physically there can be heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, sleeplessness, etc. Please go to a mental health professional for support if you think you have an anxiety disorder.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Anxiety: is state of tension, apprehension, worry, uneasiness or fear. It may be related to anticipated danger or arise for no apparent reason. While mild episodes of anxiety are common and do not usually require treatment, more severe forms can be chronic and debilitating. Symptoms of severe anxiety: insomnia, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, palpitations, tremors, and parasthesia. See your PCP.
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Last updated Aug 25, 2015
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