can stress caus chest pain?

Question

ive been dealing with chest pain for a while its hard to explain cause its numorous pains first off a little under both callor bones there is sweelling and its getting harder they were soft at first and now also getting bigger theres also deep sharp pains on both sides of my chest muscel spasms happen if i sqeez my chest together iv been to the hospital 10 million times and there getting sick of me they have ran xrays and said im fine also cat scans and blood tests wich showed up normal but they do see the lumps on my chest and are worried im been going threw stress and already have high anxiety and dnt no if thats the case does anybody have sum advice or has been threw this two

Answer 1

Yes, stress can cause chest pains and hypertension.

If you're not happy with the results they're giving you or how they're treating this, then find a different doctor and get a second opinion or go to a different hospital. Chest pain is not to be taken lightly.

Answer 2

Know this,
Stress can cause death. Chest pain is the least you should be worried about. In fact don't worry it'll contribute to stress. Stress is the factor that tightens muscles and other things in our body causing them not to function right. Whenever you find yourself stressing, drink some warm tea or close your eyes and think of nothing else than what is pleasing, whether that thinking of making love, or eating strawberries and whipped creams or even thinking of clouds or sheeps. Anything that works to take the stress away. Sometimes all you need to do is pray.

Answer 3

Although stress could be a source of the chest pain it may be something serious. In my case, I had chest pain so badly that I passed out. I went to the hospital and they told me nothing was wrong…I then went to my Primary Physician who referred me to a cardiologist where it was discovered that I have Mitral Valve Prolapse. I take medication to alleviate the pressure and although I still get chest pain its not as bad as it used to be. If you have already had tests, you may just consider finding a way to reduce your stress.

When I am stressed I get this crushing pain in my chest like a big weight is on my chest. Exercise, prayer and meditation are great stress relievers.

Answer 4

Stress can't cause the pain by itself, but it can add to the pain that is already there. Back pains are caused by pinched back muscles. The back muscles often send pains around the body on the nerves to be pains in the rib, chest or heart areas. When stressed we often tighten up muscles which would cause more pressure on the muscles to give more pain. To get rid of the pains you have to free up your back muscles and here's how to free them up: Back: (do from a sitting position) Place your left hand on your left leg next to your body. Place your right hand over your left shoulder, fingers over the back and the palm in the front and firmly pull down on them and hold. After 30 seconds slowly lower your body forward and to the outside of your left leg, keeping your left arm fairly straight as you do. When you reach your lap remain there for another 10 seconds, release the pressure but rest there for another 30 seconds. Then reverse your hand positions and do your right side. For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed.

Answer 5

I have never experienced what you are going through, but be persistent. Keep seeing doctors until someone can explain what is causing this problem. Pain is normally our body telling us something is wrong, so don't give up nor ignore it-- find out what's going on. Do not allow doctors to intimidate you. Too many times people have gone to doctors for help, the doctor can't figure out what's wrong and sends the patient home, thereby resulting in a problem being ignored until it becomes serious. Please stay strong and find out what's wrong. Good luck.

Answer 6

Bad stress (eg depression, high anxiety, paralysis) can do anything to someone - from spasms in the eye, bad habits, smoking, mental - illogical and abnormal behavioural patterns, to physical issues.

if you are under a lot of stress, see a doctor, speak to a friend, socialise, find companionship - get yourself out of the rutt thats causing you the stress.

I would see a doctor immediately, this usually means ur heart is having trouble beating, probably high collesterol (another stress factor apart from food - the body stops digesting properly) - see a doc b4 the God Forbidden happens :)

Answer 7

Yes. Stress is one of the most important factor which lead to Chest pain - heart attack. - read

There are studies that demonstrate a correlation between mental stress and coronary disease," says Andrew Kates, MD, a Washington University cardiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. "Anger and stress can triple the rate of angina, heart attack and sudden death in people. In 2 percent of heart attacks, stress may be the precursor. And stress can trigger sudden death in patients who already have heart-rhythm abnormalities. However, we probably don't give as much attention as we should to the heart risk posed by anger and stress."

The connection between stress and heart disease is both direct and indirect. Stress causes physiological changes in the body that can interfere with heart function and health. For example, stress makes blood stickier, increasing the likelihood of an artery-clogging clot. Stress also alters heart rhythms, which can trigger sudden death in people with existing heart disturbances. There also is an association between stress and high blood pressure, a precursor to heart disease. In one study, men who measured highest on a stress scale were twice as likely to have high blood pressure as those with normal stress.

Women can experience stress whether they stay at home or work outside the home. The key is to find ways to relieve the stress. Short of anger-management classes or behavior-modification therapy, Dr. Kates advises relieving stress by taking long walks, participating in hobbies or simply just doing what you enjoy — including taking a long bath or spa treatment.

Answer 8

yes, stress can cause chest pains.. it can manifest in many physical symptoms.. another thing, and one that happened to me.. was calcification.. my collar bones and upper ribs were hurting regularly, and the doc did his little dance and said that the cartilage in that area was being coated/replaced with calcium.. and that though it was uncomfortable, it wasn't dangerous and would go away... and it did.. but if you are over the age of 21 i highly doubt that is what it is.. and finally.. if you don't like that hospitals opinion.. go to another... and think about seeing someone to deal with your stress levels.. you admit you have high anxiety.. so there is no shame in treating it like any other illness and getting help!

Answer 9

Chronic stress can cause many things, from colds to chest pain, almost anything.

Answer 10

i have had chest pain and shortness of breath like i thought i was having a heart attack. I went to the doctor and what i was having was a panic attack. I've been on medication and i know now how to control my breathing so i don't hyperventilate. i suggest you go to see your primary care doctor, not the hospital.