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A member asked:
Can depression and anxiety cause intense chest pain or shortness of breath?
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Yes: Yes, they can cause a myriad of symptoms. Check with your pcp (md) do eliminate any cardiac problems however.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: These are very common symptoms with anxiety.
Answered 2/24/2023
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Absolutely!: These are called "somatoform" symptoms. The chest pain is particularly disturbing because people think they're having a heart attack and end up in the emergency room getting extensive and expensive tests. They often recur. This needs the attention of a doctor to treat and "be there" when an attack occurs to avoid unnecessary er visits.
Answered 9/28/2016
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