Hello, Our body processes emotions not only in the mind but also in the body. This means, there could be some stuck feelings or thoughts that are showing up through the pain in chest and left arm, and an unresolved conflict/crisis on an emotional level. Chances are you maybe unconsciously denying/escaping or not able to express yourself openly, that may in turn keep you in anxious feeling states. The reason why it’s not showing up in the tests is because there is no physical cause of the said problem.

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER: Sign & Symptoms: Quick Review Anxiety is a ‘normal’ phenomenon Normal anxiety becomes pathological when it causes significant subjective distress and/or impairment in functioning of an individual. The symptoms of anxiety can be broadly classified in two groups: physical and psychological 1. Physical Symptoms A. Motor Symptoms: Tremors; Restlessness; Muscle twitches; Fearful facial expression B. Autonomic and Visceral Symptoms: Palpitations; Tachycardia; Sweating; Dyspnoea; Constriction in the chest; Dry mouth; Increased urination; Dizziness; Diarrhoea 2. Psychological Symptoms A. Cognitive Symptoms: Poor concentration; Negative automatic thoughts; Disturbed sleep B. Affective Symptoms: Unpleasant, and vague sense of apprehension; Fearfulness; Inability to relax; Irritability; Fear of Death PANIC ATTACK It is usually sudden in onset, lasts for a few minutes and is characterised by very severe anxiety. Investigations like Chest X Ray; ECG; ECHO; CT Scan; MRI Scan; Holter; Treadmill Test (TMT) all comes out to be Normal. Thyroid Abnormalities can cause Anxiety as well. Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks is Treatable & Curable