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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Chest Pain

Definition

Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen.


Alternative Names

Chest tightness or pressure; Chest discomfort


Considerations

Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are mildly inconvenient, while other causes are serious, even life-threatening. Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain,...

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Health Guide

Chest Pain
...font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Chest pains are frequently a part of anxiety attacks. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) lists chest pains as a symptom... Read more »
Symptoms of Anxiety
...font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} There are several different types of anxiety, including, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Post... Read more »
Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
...side effects may also appear.  All of these should be immediately discussed with your physician:· Anxiety, nervousness and mood changes · Chest pain, irregular or fast heartbeat · Increased... Read more »
How to Breathe Properly
...toxinsStrengthens the immune systemImproves bowel functionReduces stress, tension and anxietyIncreases feelings of calmness and relaxationCan lower blood pressureIncreases... Read more »
Eileen Bailey on Agoraphobia
...font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} What is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is one type of anxiety disorder that limits the places and situations a person feels... Read more »

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