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Terrible news & chest pain/tightness = psychological reaction? thinkng about it makes painworse. is it normal to experience physical pain in such case
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Yes: Yes, anxiety can present as palpitations and chest pain, however stress can also provoke a heart attack. Please go to ED and get checked out that this is not true chest pain. Heartburn can also sometimes mimic chest pain HOWEVER, those are all secondary diagnoses AFTER we make sure it is not a heart attack...SEE A DR NOW!
Answered 3/13/2016
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Terrible news: Is a major stressor and your body and emotions will respond to that. Please see your doc to rule out medical conditions and then a mental health professional for anxiety management. See www.relaxationresponse.org for some self-help. Peace and good health. Sorry for the bad news, hope some good news comes along.
Answered 11/28/2017
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