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Could intense crying cause pain in my upper back and left chest?
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Cryingand pain: Yes. Crying can increase straining which in turn can increase muscular pain. Also, crying may be associated with depression, increased serotonin which can lead to muscle spasms and pain.
Answered 8/29/2018
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