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I've experienced shortness of breath of late. i tend to get anxiety and can go into full-blown panic when worried about healh. i'm 32. 5'11 and 240lbs (but i'll nip this in the bud, i'm 10% bodyfat and can see all of my abs) anyway, i pulled my left pe

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Dr. Andrius Baskys answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

Your : Your concerns are understandable. However, it is not possible to make any medical judgements without examining you even though, from the information that you provided, you sound like a physically fit individual. To avoid serious problems, the best course of action, in my view, would be to visit your primary care doctor and ascertain that there is nothing physically wrong going on. At the same visit you may want to discuss your worries and ask the doctor if a referral to a psychiatrist might be a good idea. If your symptoms are caused by anxiety, there are many effective treatments today that you may benefit from.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Health Fears: If you are concerned about your health - start out with a med eval so you can find out exactly how unhealthy or healthy you are. Next - start working on healthy life style changes so that you don't need to be so worried in the future.

Answered 10/28/2018

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