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What Causes Severe Anxiety, Chest Tightening And Heart Palpitations?

i have been having absolutely terrible anxiety for the past 5 months and i have been getting sharp pain on the left side/ride side chest, under my left arm, chest tightening and rarely entire arm pain(both sides).

the thing worrying me the absolute most is when i feel sharp pain i will monitor my heartbeat with my finger on my neck and the pain comes in and when its there my heart rate skips for 2 seconds almost every time.
should i be worried? i'm 25 years of age, no history of heart problems and my family tree is almost bulletproof on heart attacks(don't know how they do it).
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi thanks for asking question.
Because of anxiety , you suffer from episodic panic attack.
At the time of panic attack, severe sweating ,chest pain can occur.
So better is to avoid such anxiety attack.
First try to avoid condition that lead to anxiety.
Try to get solution of problem when you are in trouble.
During panic attack or when in stress , take deep breath.
Regular aerobic exercise is helpful in relieving tension.
Endulge your self in some regular activity.
And avoid stress to a minimum.Regularly meet to family members or friends and do evening walk.
Chamomile in tea is helpful.
Remember stress itself can lead to stress gastritis or predisposition for heart attack.
With these measures you will get benefit.
If still no benefit then antianxiety drug can be helpful like alprazolam.
Wish you good health.
Dr.parth
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Psychologist Dr. K. V. Anand's  Response
Dear,
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. There is no need to worry about your palpitation and pain at this juncture in the absence of radiation of pain, sweating or panting. Most probably the symptoms you are showing could be related to anxiety and stress. Still, as a safety measure, you should consult a physician or cardiologist and get your EKG taken and evaluated.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Severe Anxiety, Chest Tightening And Heart Palpitations?

Hi thanks for asking question. Because of anxiety , you suffer from episodic panic attack. At the time of panic attack, severe sweating ,chest pain can occur. So better is to avoid such anxiety attack. First try to avoid condition that lead to anxiety. Try to get solution of problem when you are in trouble. During panic attack or when in stress , take deep breath. Regular aerobic exercise is helpful in relieving tension. Endulge your self in some regular activity. And avoid stress to a minimum.Regularly meet to family members or friends and do evening walk. Chamomile in tea is helpful. Remember stress itself can lead to stress gastritis or predisposition for heart attack. With these measures you will get benefit. If still no benefit then antianxiety drug can be helpful like alprazolam. Wish you good health. Dr.parth