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Could The Pain On The Left Side And Under The Breast Be Due To Anxiety Attack?

I'm 22 years and about a week ago, i experienced my first anxiety attack. I had been stressed all day. 2 days ago, i woke up with pain on my left side, under my breast. It was on and off during the day. Night time came, i couldn't sleep. I had a tingly feeling in my arm, thought I was going to have a heart attack. Following morning, i went to the ER. I had an ECG and chest xray and everything is normal. Doctor said it could be due to stress. She diagnosed me Paresthesia and pain of left extremity. Next day I still feel the same, i feel sore. Could this be stress or something worse? I still get scared it could be a heart attack I am really freaking out!!
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I think, i had panic attack. It happens due to stress. In that case, there is nothing to worry. It is not related to heart disease, but it is a psychological disorder. if you get repeated attacks, then you can take benzodiazepine on sos basis. That would help to control the symptoms. You can also try some relaxation exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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Could The Pain On The Left Side And Under The Breast Be Due To Anxiety Attack?

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, i had panic attack. It happens due to stress. In that case, there is nothing to worry. It is not related to heart disease, but it is a psychological disorder. if you get repeated attacks, then you can take benzodiazepine on sos basis. That would help to control the symptoms. You can also try some relaxation exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks