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Hello there, i suffer from anxiety ad get chest pains and heart flutters as my heart is shaking lasts only a few seconds ? thanks

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Sorry to hear that: Anxiety can cause chest pain and palpitations but a complete exam is in order to rule out serious causes and so that you can be reassured. (the vast majority of 26 year olds will not have a serious cause).

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Answered 4/4/2014

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A member asked:

Hello there, i suffer from anxiety ad get chest pains and heart flutters as my heart is shaking lasts only a few seconds ? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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