Can depression cause stabbing pain in chest?
Patient: Hi, I have sharp stabbing pains originating in my lower abdomin sometimes pelvic region, traveling up to just under my chest. Unsure of what it is, I am 19, 5'4, weigh about 137 lbs, and have depression/anxiety history and am taking sertraline 100 mg. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, uncontrolled stress, anxiety and depression can cause similar kind of stabbing abdominal pain. But better to first rule out abdominal pathology for your symptoms. So get done ultrasound examination of abdomen. If this is normal then no need to worry for abdominal pathology. Uncontrolled stress, anxiety and depression are likely cause for this. Sometimes, only drugs are not important. Counselling plays very important role in management of these psychiatric illnesses. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.