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Is chest pain a common symptom of panic disorder or anxiety?

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Dr. Missid Ghanem answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes!: It is one of the main symptom of a panic attack (present in at least 40% of panic attacks). Google to get a detailed comparison between anxiety chest pain (acp) and cardiac chest pain (ccp).

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Answered 3/20/2014

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Dr. Eric Toloza answered

Can be.: But panic and anxiety can also contribute to angina and heart attacks.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2012

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A member asked:

Is chest pain a common symptom of panic disorder or anxiety?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Missid Ghanem answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Eric Toloza answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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