“Can stress cause chest pain?”

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“Can stress cause chest pain?”

I am a 37-year-old female who is very stressed at work. Can stress cause chest pain?

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**Budi R. Bahureksa** Cardiologist Tucson, AZ · Accepted Answer

Budi R. Bahureksa Cardiologist Tucson, AZ

Yes, but you should get a check up anyway.

**Gerald Lewis** Cardiologist Taupo, NZ · Accepted Answer

Gerald Lewis Cardiologist Taupo, NZ

Yes, it can. Usually a sharp pain, but there are many other causes of chest pain, some benign, some serious.

Regards,

Gerald Lewis, MD