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Does being nervous and angry cause chest tightness and breathing difficulty? i have these from yesterday after going through argument.

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

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Yes, possible: Anxiety disorders and type A personalities are common confounders and contributors to heart disease. So yes, heated arguments can cause physical symptoms; sometimes it needs treatment and testing, other times, no. TTYD or seek help on HealthTap Prime for better guidance.

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Answered 3/25/2017

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A member asked:

Does being nervous and angry cause chest tightness and breathing difficulty? i have these from yesterday after going through argument.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Dr Phelan-adams and 2 doctors agreed

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