Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is is possible to get costochondritis from having really bad panic attacks? an for you to feel the pains in you shouldar sometimes also?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: No, not typically. Lots of coughing can lead to costochondritis though
Answered 12/13/2014
3.4k views
Thank
May happen together: anxiety attack and costochondritis may happen at the same time but not due to each other. If pain continues please see your physician
Answered 12/13/2014
3.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
2 days leading up to my period I get very bad costochondritis, a red nose and chin that won't go away, hives, and severe cramping. Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it common for costochondritis pain to vary throughtout the day without activity change? When its dull i hardly notice it, but then i'll get these sharp pains that take my breath away.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does Costochondritis ever go away? I've had it once before. I do get the pains every now and then.Could it just be stress related or could it be that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have fibromyalgia/costochondritis. Terrified of heart attack. Multiple docs say i'm ok. Pains only come on at rest, not during cardio. Is that normal?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How do you ease the bad pain of Costochondritis? I'm allergic to pain killers. is why I'm asking. Thankyou~
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How to treat anxiety panic attacks and costochondritis simultaneously? (already taking paroxetine 10mg daily since 3 weeks but chest pains continue..)
Can costochondritis pain be aggravated for a length of time if you experience a panic attack/ anxiety over the chest pain?
I've had right-side/sternum chest discomfort for the past three days after a panic attack. I can't tell if it gets worse with movement, it's just a dull ache that makes me anxious which leads to my heart pounding. Nerves or possible costochondritis?
I get chest pains lately when my anxiety is bad and was wondering if there is a relation between costochondritis and anxiety?
I have had pains in my ribs, Dizziness, general weakness now for the past 2 years, I get bad acid reflux/belching. I have been to my Urgent Care loads of times, for them to tell me it's just GERD and Costochondritis... But i genuinely disagree?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
