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I was Diagnosed with gerd since then i am too scared to eating food. I eat too minimum and always keep thinking about the symptoms please help me if i would get out of this habit of eating less.
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You continue the treatment of your gastroenterologist. He or she may have prescribed some anxiolytic also. Generally, the patient used to have intense fear also. So you need psychological treatment also.
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consult a clinical psychologist.
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Hi, if you are afraid of eating you can consult a gastroenterologist who will guide you on foods you can consume and avoid. If you feel anxious about GERD and you are not able to sleep well at night consult a psychologist and counseling sessions will help you. A psychologist will guide you with ways to manage anxiety associated with GERD
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Consult a gastroenterologist and psychologist.
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