I get headaches and chest pain after shouting or after I think of something sad. What could be the cause?

Hello,

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I can understand your concern. The symptoms you are experiencing can be due to some underlying causes. Sometimes it can be a result of emotional stress.

First, we need to rule out any cardiac or lungs related problems.

1) I suggest getting an ECG (electrocardiography) and chest X-ray PA (posteroanterior) view. Then consult a physician or a cardiologist with the test results.

2) Do you wear glasses? Have you got your eyes checked? The headaches you experience can be due to a change in eye power. Also, migraine needs to be ruled out.

Suppose if all the results are normal, then this can be related to stress. A person’s personality also plays an important role. Mental health is equally essential when it comes to such symptoms. It is always better to talk to someone in such situations. The more you stay alone or think about it, it gets complicated. If you are not comfortable talking to someone you know, then whenever you are ready, I suggest you should consult a psychiatrist or a psychologist by having initial counseling sessions where you can freely interact with the therapist and you will not be judged. After overall evaluation, you will be guided with proper advice on dealing with stress which eventually helps in reducing your symptoms. So, we should first rule out any underlying physical cause. If there is none, then give priority to your mental health.

I hope this helps.

Feel free to contact me for any further queries in the future.

Thank you.