Can stress cause tightness in chest?

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asked Oct 5, 2018 in Pain by beakent (290 points)
Can stress cause tightness in chest?

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answered Oct 7, 2018 by Melkinias (250 points)
Yes anxiety and stress can cause chest tightness which can sometimes feel like a heart attack.

When you're stressed or have anxiety your blood pressure can rise and when that blood pressure rises chest tightness can occur.

Also if the blood pressure isn't lowered then it can eventually lead to a heart attack so if you have chest tightness you should see your doctor about it if you're getting chest tightness during anxiety or stress.

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