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How can i tell the difference between having a heart attack or an anxiety attack? i have been having pain in chest and back...just to name a few
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See your PCP: Anxiety can often present like a heart attack and many people end up in the ER because they don't know. It can be very frightening, but the only way to know for sure is to be checked by a doctor. If your heart is fine, you may want to consider the level of stress in your life or if anything in particular is worrying you, large or small. Talking to a professional can help you figure this out.
Answered 5/15/2016
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