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Pain In The Chest, Difficulty Breathing Due To Stress. Elevated Heart Rate, Dizziness. Need Emergency Help?

Back n December my son is a good boy but got mixed up with some others and got n some trouble. His court date is n feb.2013. Ever since that, my chest has ache and ache bad to where it s hard to breathe alot of times. And when I think r talk about my problems it hurts worse even when I m getting on to my kids it hurts and my heart gets to feeling like its beating real fast and a few mins ago my whole insides felt like it was on fire and I felt dizzy. My kids gave me a cold rag I relaxed for a moment I seem to be ok right now at this moment but my chest still aches. Should I go to the e.r.?
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum

Your current symptoms may be due to:
-Cardiac related
-Stress and anxiety related

Stress and anxiety also increases chances for developing cardiac symptoms. It is better to visit ER as soon as possible to rule out cardiac problem.

Wish you Good Health and all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Psychiatrist Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar's  Response
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

It is likely that your symptoms may due to the anxiety and stress which you have been experiencing recently. Anxiety can manifest itself with not only psychological symptoms but with a variety of physical symptoms also - like rapid heart beat, shakiness, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest tightess, etc.

However, it is better to have a medical evaluation to rule out any medical problems / cardiac cause for your chest pains. So, please see your doctor for a physical examination, and if necessary further investigations.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Pain In The Chest, Difficulty Breathing Due To Stress. Elevated Heart Rate, Dizziness. Need Emergency Help?

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum Your current symptoms may be due to: -Cardiac related -Stress and anxiety related Stress and anxiety also increases chances for developing cardiac symptoms. It is better to visit ER as soon as possible to rule out cardiac problem. Wish you Good Health and all the best. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com