It seems America's troubles have led to more visits to the doctor for some.

Doctors say people's financial troubles can, in fact, spread to your body and cause everything from ulcers to heart attacks, often disrupting people's lives and relationships.

Cardiologist Ramin Oskoui says he's seen a 30 to 40 percent jump in the number of patients complaining of chest pains or tightness.

Patients, like Judith Major, who worry about the economy. "I' m scared for the country; it's not the American we all want," Major said.

Stress and uncertainty about the stock market, jobs, housing and retirement can actually trigger physical symptoms, doctors say.

"I work in close proximity to Fannie Mae; I work in close proximity to the World Bank," said Doctor Oskoui, a cardiologist. "I can't tell you how many individuals I've seen from those institutions who have come in with chest pains recently."

Oskoui also says the patient's problems are usually not heart-related, but says people should still be checked out.

In addition, doctors say they are a treating more people for anxiety and depression. "It's definitely more than I' ve seen for awhile...uncertainty is a great source of anxiety," said Dr. Alexander Chester, an Internist.

But doctors say there are ways to stay healthy during tough times: Avoid caffeine and too much alcohol, up the exercise and get help it you need it.

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