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Can Anxiety Cause Jaw Pain?
Question: would heart attack pain start in chest stop then hurt in jaws mouth
left arm or is all together i have Gerd anxiety issues pain in jaws is like an itchy pain
left arm or is all together i have Gerd anxiety issues pain in jaws is like an itchy pain
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome back on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that a panic attack can trigger all this clinical scenario.
But, before concluding that your symptoms are related to pure anxiety, some tests need to be performed:
- a cardiac stress test to exclude coronary artery disease
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during the day
- blood electrolytes
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for possible dysfunction.
If all the above tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about.
In such case you should try to focus on your anxiety.
Consulting with a specialist of this field (psychotherapist, psychiatrist) may be needed.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome back on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that a panic attack can trigger all this clinical scenario.
But, before concluding that your symptoms are related to pure anxiety, some tests need to be performed:
- a cardiac stress test to exclude coronary artery disease
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during the day
- blood electrolytes
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for possible dysfunction.
If all the above tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about.
In such case you should try to focus on your anxiety.
Consulting with a specialist of this field (psychotherapist, psychiatrist) may be needed.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
been having stomach pains and cramping upset stomach
chest pain and burning
jaw pains left shoulder pains
since last night didn't get much sleep
thinking it's a heartattack
I've got Gerd
anxiety issues
I've had 2 ekgs done in the last six months they were normal
chest pain and burning
jaw pains left shoulder pains
since last night didn't get much sleep
thinking it's a heartattack
I've got Gerd
anxiety issues
I've had 2 ekgs done in the last six months they were normal
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
Your symptoms are not typical of coronary artery disease or a heart attack.
So, it is less likely that your symptoms are caused by a heart attack. Your performed ECG are very reassuring about this.
GERD or gastritis could cause all this clinical scenario.
From the other hand, anxiety seems to play an important role in your symptomatology.
I recommend trying an tablet of Xanax 0.25mg, and a tablet of omeprazole 20mg. If your symptoms are relieved by such drugs, there is no need to go to the ER.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information!
Your symptoms are not typical of coronary artery disease or a heart attack.
So, it is less likely that your symptoms are caused by a heart attack. Your performed ECG are very reassuring about this.
GERD or gastritis could cause all this clinical scenario.
From the other hand, anxiety seems to play an important role in your symptomatology.
I recommend trying an tablet of Xanax 0.25mg, and a tablet of omeprazole 20mg. If your symptoms are relieved by such drugs, there is no need to go to the ER.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I've been lightheaded today all last night my chest and stomach hurt and burned I benched stuff back in my mouth my whole upper body felt like it was vibrating I think I had a heartattack or I'm going to have a heart attack it's do have Gerd and anxiety issues I've had two ekgs done in the last six months they were normal no sweating no shortness of breath I hurt up in my back to
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Coming to this point, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes
- chest X ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation.
Even though repeated ECG have resulted normal, I would recommend performing a cardiac stress test in the future to exclude coronary artery disease.
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Coming to this point, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes
- chest X ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation.
Even though repeated ECG have resulted normal, I would recommend performing a cardiac stress test in the future to exclude coronary artery disease.
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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