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What Causes Anxiety, Back And Chest Pain?

I had anxiety last month. I stopped panicking. I was having chest pains. And they went. Now my back and chest hurt. I feel like pooping but it comes out very little. My left arm gets tight and earlier today my chest started to really hurt when i turned to grab something while sitting. Am i okay?
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your problem could be health related anxiety, called hypochondriasis. Any form of anxiety can cause weird symptoms in your body. The most affected regions are always our torso, especially chest and shoulder region. Anxiety and pain triggers obsessive thoughts regarding the health problems. Obsessive thoughts increases the anxiety and anxiety increases obsessive thoughts.

Proper understanding of your body function and anxiety is the key to cure. Please consult a psychologist for psychotherapy treatment.

Start with these simple steps

Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possible
Step 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices.
Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bay
Step 4 - Exercise regularly

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Causes Anxiety, Back And Chest Pain?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your problem could be health related anxiety, called hypochondriasis. Any form of anxiety can cause weird symptoms in your body. The most affected regions are always our torso, especially chest and shoulder region. Anxiety and pain triggers obsessive thoughts regarding the health problems. Obsessive thoughts increases the anxiety and anxiety increases obsessive thoughts. Proper understanding of your body function and anxiety is the key to cure. Please consult a psychologist for psychotherapy treatment. Start with these simple steps Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possible Step 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bay Step 4 - Exercise regularly Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.