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Pec muscles hurting me. seems to be from anxiety. is that possible?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Anxiety due to stress can cause “Pec muscles hurting” It can also be due to •Excessive Exercise •Physical and emotional Exhaustion Ask yourself: Which stresses are causing Anxiety •Relationship problems, breakups •Conflicts with parents •School problems •Peer pressure Use of •Caffeine •Alcohol •Smoking •Drugs Relax by: •Breathing and Music Relaxation •Visual Imagery •Meditation •Yoga

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Answered 11/27/2017

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