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I am a 55 year old female with lot of stress. could this be causing chest pain?

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Dr. Abby Caplin answered

See your doctor: You need to be checked out by your doctor! you want to make sure you don't have heart disease. Stress typically makes most illnesses worse.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Yes it could: But talking to your physician to rule out other serious causes would be prudent.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I am a 55 year old female with lot of stress. could this be causing chest pain?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Abby Caplin answered

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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