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I have high bp, rapid heartbeat&tight chest pain most of the time. doc rules out hypothyroid&other tests 'coz the results are normal. is it anxiety?

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It may be Anxiety: Anxiety definitely need to be ruled out or ruled in with this symptoms presentation.

Answered 4/30/2017

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