Once this is ruled out the work-up can proceed at a more leisurely pace. Psychological causes of chest pain are common and include panic attacks, anxiety, stress and mental duress. As you can see the list of potential causes in long and may take a little bit of time to determine the precise cause. A good Internal Medicine doctor should be able to work through the potential causes of your symptoms. I hope you find this information useful.
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