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Feeling bloated when i press right below my chest can it be caused by anxiety?

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Bloated: Bloating can be several things. Its often excess gas or poor digestive processes. It can be from food allergies, IBS, celiac disease, diabetes, poor diet, anxiety. Now this is rare and especially rare in people under the age of 40 but also a symptom of heart disease

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Answered 12/14/2019

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