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What Is The Remedy For Chest Pain With A History Of Anxiety?

I'm a 23 year old female worried I may have a pancoast tumor. I'm a rather nervous person with a history of anxiety but lately it's peen the pain that worries me. I went to urgent care and was declared clear through urinalysis and blood work but my pain persists. The doctor said it may be a pinched nerve but didn't investigate. The pain is centered around my left armpit extending a little towards my chest and into my bicep. It's not excruciating but definitely bothersome. My left shoulder blade hurts a little too but not that bad. It doesn't bother me when I sleep but I cannot escape the fear its a sign of pancoast. My father recently passed away from lung cancer and had never smoked in his life, while I have casually dabbled. Would you suggest I get a ct scan? I have read x rays often miss these masses. Thank you in advance
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The symptoms you are mentioning may not necessarily of pancoast tumor. Over and above, why are worrying about it. If there is a doubt about your physical condition please visit a physician for correct diagnosis and treatment. Don't worry yourself, don't self diagnose, don't have self medication.

In a nutshell, the pains feels to be non-trouble and could mainly be of anxiety about your health, which can be named as hypochondriasis. There are psychotherapy techniques available for complete cure. Do post a direct question to me mentioning all your details and I shall prescribe some psychotherapeutic techniques which should help you.

hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Is The Remedy For Chest Pain With A History Of Anxiety?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The symptoms you are mentioning may not necessarily of pancoast tumor. Over and above, why are worrying about it. If there is a doubt about your physical condition please visit a physician for correct diagnosis and treatment. Don t worry yourself, don t self diagnose, don t have self medication. In a nutshell, the pains feels to be non-trouble and could mainly be of anxiety about your health, which can be named as hypochondriasis. There are psychotherapy techniques available for complete cure. Do post a direct question to me mentioning all your details and I shall prescribe some psychotherapeutic techniques which should help you. hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.