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Felt like heart was pounding. threw up. pounding feeling gone but now chest hurts and feels tight. history of anxiety. (never threw up from it)?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Anxiety can produce: catecholamine secretion (fight or flight reaction) and these hormones often produce nausea or vomiting. Heart pounding would be an additional affect of the hormones. The act of vomiting can strain the muscles and bones of your chest leading to discomfort. Counseling would be helpful to address the source of your anxieties and avoid future episodes.

Answered 2/28/2017

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Panic Attack: First have a physical exam to rule out a physical problem. When you have a lot of anxiety you are more likely to have a panic attack. Panic attacks can be frightening but are very treatable. Please consult with a Clinical Psychologist for video psychotherapy to help with issues & conflicts. Research shows with psychotherapy you can grow & change in good ways with better coping mecha

Answered 4/3/2020

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