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Is Chest Pain A Normal Sign Of Panic Attack?

Hi,
I have panic attacks and I am too scared to visit the doctor.. is chest pain a normal sign and where about is the chest pain when you are having a panic attack? because im starting to really panic over it and im not sure if its normal or not.. Also tightness of chest and not being able to breathe properly are both signs of a panic attack too? Im honestly too scared to go and see a doctor and I just need some advice in what to do?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.


The symptoms that you have mentioned such as chest pain, chest tigntness and breathing difficulty can be seen in panic attacks. However, they can also be due a variety of other medical causes.

It may not be a good idea to make conclusions without having a proper medical evaluation. So, I would suggest that you see your doctor and report your problems, so that you can have a detailed examination and evaluation in order to arrive at the correct diagnosis.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Is Chest Pain A Normal Sign Of Panic Attack?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you have mentioned such as chest pain, chest tigntness and breathing difficulty can be seen in panic attacks. However, they can also be due a variety of other medical causes. It may not be a good idea to make conclusions without having a proper medical evaluation. So, I would suggest that you see your doctor and report your problems, so that you can have a detailed examination and evaluation in order to arrive at the correct diagnosis. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist