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Hello sir/mam I want to ask that is it possible that health anxiety can cause symptoms. Because i was reading something about bowel habits and abdominal cramping and then there is mentioned Something about colon cancer. And before that i don't even know that this type of cancer exists. And then i googled about it.(worst mistake) And suddenly now wh

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It's called illness Anxiety, consult Psychiatrist and get treated,u will be better ... Read More

Are there any tips to manage health anxiety? I can't stop Googling symptoms all day. Is there any therapist that specializes in treating people with health anxiety???

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It’s definitely not advisable to google symptoms as you may find a range of results which may not be applicable to you. However it is very important to work upon your anxiety, by exploring the reasons ... Read More

Hi, im suffering from health anxiety, thinking that something catastrophic will happen to me when i experience some physical symptoms. Is there a cure for this. It's getting worse day by day and i wanna get rid of it

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Hello, It can be helped. Limit yourself from searching on the internet about your symptoms, doing unnecessary Investigations yourself and taking multiple consultations. Follow a particular psychiatr ... Read More

I have been facing health anxiety for the past year, where I feel like I get too worried about even small headaches and am reading too much about symptoms - which makes things worse. Is there anything you can help with or suggest as treatments?

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Illness anxiety disorder , this appears to be what you are suffering from. Its a disorder. Please go ahead to treat yourself. Your anxious worries will resolve. ... Read More

My health anxiety is killing me. I can't stop googling symptoms. I am not being able to live. I can't have any mental peace. I am scared of some big disease.

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Can consult me privately for counseling ... Read More

Have health anxiety ...I always think that I have some big diesease ... example whenever I have headache I think that I have brain tumor (without common associated symptoms) whenever I have some digestive issue I think that something big diesease has been there etc etc... please tell me solution doctor

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What you are describing is a thought disorder where you think about the extreme situation. When you have these thoughts just think about is it really happening and what is the evidence for it? If ... Read More

Hi there I'm suffering from severe health anxiety.. I'm having GERD and overactive bladder issues and this anxiety is making my symptoms worse. I'm in constant fear and tend to overthink alot as if something is gonna happen like some major disease like Cancer. Please help me get out of this. I feel depressed and have low self esteem

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Sir, This may be due to severe depression. Requesting you to kindly visit the clinic for proper remedy. Thanks Dr.HemaKarthik ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with health anxiety and consistently feel i have a problem in my heart. I have take 6 ecgs in the past 6 months and they r normal. I also get a lot of burps and sudden vertigo but ent specialist confirmed i am fine. Are these anxiety related symptoms?

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Any underlying psychological difficulties can manifest in physical symptoms. You would benefit from consulting a Psychiatrist for assessment and appropriate treatment and support. Best wishes. ... Read More

Can anxiety exacerbate symptoms of a health issue ? I have nerve irritation on my left foot. ( symptoms are not just pins and needles. I also have burning, electrical zing on the top of my foot and some part of my sole / pain when I walk on the back of my ankle above my heel ) I am taking multivitamin supplements cobasoft od and supracal and d

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Consult nearest psychiatrist as you require detalied counseling session and you may require medications such as SSRI or tricyclic antidepressants... With that fallow relaxation techniques like yoga, m ... Read More

Can anxiety exacerbate symptoms of a health issue ? I have nerve irritation on my left foot. ( symptoms are not just pins and needles. I also have burning, electrical zing on the top of my foot and some part of my sole / pain when I walk on the back of my ankle above my heel ) I am taking multivitamin supplements cobasoft od and supracal and d

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Do you have any other Co existing problems I need to know that which is responsible for these symptoms in the first place. Yes anxiety can exacerbate symptoms and breathing exercises wich subvert anx ... Read More

I am 34 weeks pregnant and now due to urine lab report error I had 7 days of nitrobact 100 2 times a day for uti..and now I fear that due having unnecessary antibiotics it will cause bacteria resistance and have health problem in future and will harm the baby? Please help

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One 7-day course of nitrobact for a UTI doesn't cause lasting antibiotic resistance, and it won't harm your baby at 34 weeks. ... Read More

I have been experiencing frequent pain at the back of my head, which feels like it is inside my head. At the same time, my eyes often become dry, and I also feel weak and low on energy. I have been under a lot of stress and anxiety because of pressure from my family regarding my studies, exams, career, and future responsibilities. I often feel that

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Consult neurologist ... Read More

I suffering from this problem foe the past 5 years on and off it came in between one half years I donr have any anxiety but again iam suffering overthinking anxiety about health racing heart beat with chest pain and left arm pain sometimes I feel it is heart attack I checked my bp which is 110 70 and sugar is normal 95.4 i took thos after eating lu

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You need to consult with psychiatrist doctor and anti-anxiety treatment needed. ... Read More

Need some coping strategies to deal with health anxiety please. It's present almost everyday . Just a weird body sensation in the morning triggers it, like I have tinnitus from last 10 years . Sometimes it gets too loud. Got checked from ent...all clear. Get muscle aches after workout, which again puts my mind at doubt that it is something worse.

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Hi, thank you for sharing your concern. From what you have described, your symptoms appear to be consistent with health anxiety, where normal body sensations such as tinnitus or post-workout muscle ac ... Read More

I think I'm Suffering from Health Anxiety.. A few weeks ago, I had a throat infection that troubled me for about a week; I consulted a doctor, and the infection cleared up. However, a few days ago, I started noticing a sensation in my throat again, and my focus remained constantly fixed on it. Since then, a fear has taken root in my mind that I mig

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Hi Hi, how are you? Thanks for reaching out. From what you’ve described, this does sound like health anxiety. After an illness, it’s common to become hyper-aware of normal body sensations. The more ... Read More

I am experiencing chest pain with left arm pain which radiates towards back which lasts few niutes to hours sometimes a day for me for the past four years but in between it gone and suddenly I feel light chest pain while running so I stopped running. Like this occurs for me 3 or 4 days a week and suddenly it might gone also for the past four years.

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Most likely acid reflux only but get a basic cardiac evaluation done in the form of echo and a TMT tests to rule out cardiac involvement ... Read More

Is this health anxiety or I'm exposed to rabies M19 i was vaccinated for anti rabies vaccine in Feb 2025 And I got my second vaccination course from april 16 th to 14th may but I got my last dose 5 days late Did this vaccination fail? # Now this month on 3rd july i splashed some water which was drunk by stray dogs Now after 5 days my left eye is

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Most likely illness anxiety only. Consult a psychiatrist and seek treatment ... Read More

Respected doctors, please check my attached ECG photo. Doctor reviewed it manually and said it looks okay. Since around 1 month I have been having anxiety/panic symptoms with fast heartbeat, tremors and occasional shortness of breath after activity, symptoms improve on their own but again started ..Doctor suggested Nexito and Zapiz 0.5. CBC, sodium

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Your ECG appears reassuring overall. It shows sinus tachycardia (slightly fast heart rate), which is commonly seen with anxiety, stress, panic episodes, poor sleep, caffeine intake, dehydration, etc. ... Read More

My mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and she underwent a hysterectomy for it in 2024. In 2025 she had surgery for hernia.Same year my father was diagnosed with ckd and was hospitalized thrice in a period of 6 months. He is now on dialysis. With all these diagnoses and multiple hospitalizations, I have developed extreme anxiety and healt

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Hi, medicines can help. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with health anxiety in 2019.I have been on/off medication.When I take medicine anxiety goes but I feel low/ depressed due to side effects.I want to get off medication completely.Is it possible.Currently I am taking 12.5 mg stablon once a day and 0.125 mg lonazep once at night How to break the loop of health anxiety.Also do I

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Good morning, You will have to discuss this problem in details since you have been taking medicine for a very long time. Especially you are taking it on and off and probably self medicating. ... Read More

It's weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years ago.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips.i had mucus like thing sensation on my lips at that moment and my lips always remain dry after that .please clear is that possible?

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Nothing of that sort can happen now for this. If anything had to happen, it would have happened 10yrs ago, that too some sort of infection which would subside in days. Anyways, you are living in you ... Read More

It's weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years ago.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips.i had mucus like thing sensation on my lips at that moment and my lips always remain dry after that .please clear is that possible?

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Need more information.. consult me ... Read More

It's weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years ago.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips.i had mucus like thing sensation on my lips at that moment and my lips always remain dry after that .please clear is that possible?

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Please consult psychologist ... Read More

It’s weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years back.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips..my lips produced mucus like thing after that at that moment.is that possible?

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It’s weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years back.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips..my lips produced mucus like thing after that at that moment.is that possible?

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Nothing to worry , this old won't cause any infection. ... Read More

Why can't practo be more practical about the mental health patients or anxious ones, how am I supposed to change my councellor everytime or anytime. I just came to book a session with my councellor but nope they want to give me a doctor whom I have to explain again why I'm like this and what happened all along. This thing is giving me more and more

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Hi It makes sense you feel this way. Therapy isn’t just a service, it’s a connection, and having to repeat your story again and again can feel exhausting and unsafe. Your anxiety and urge to cry are ... Read More

Few years ago I was biiten by a dog mistakenly I went to normal medical store to take anti Rabies vaccine he administer booster on wrong dates/schedule. When I get to know that my anxiety reached very high I started reading about rabies and got to how serious this disease after that I get myself tested rabies anti bodies test got consultation from

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Hi.Glad that you reached out. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist first.They will assess and see if medications is needed or only therapy will suffice. Based on it you can then consult a psyc ... Read More

I had health anxiety problem before 12 months and for which i have used anxiety medications for 6months after that i have stopped gradually in tapering manner for every two weeks. Clonazepam 0.5mg for 30 days and tapered for next 10days. Used nexito 10mg for 5 months and then tapered 5mg for next 1 month. Since from last 2-3 weeks i was feeling s

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Detailed history of your onset and progression symptoms is required,rearrangement of medication can be helpful,as there are many options in alternative for your current treatment ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 25-year-old male suffering from health anxiety for the last one year. I constantly worry about my health and overthink minor symptoms, which affects my confidence and daily life. I do not smoke, rarely drink, and have no addictions. Earlier, I took Paroxetine 12.5 mg for one month and felt slight improvement, but had severe n

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This is typical scenario of illness anxiety,where patient feels even minor symptoms will kill his life and he is suffering from life threatening condition,you urgently need to cut down your suffering ... Read More

What is this in my throat? Kindly see this tell what causes this? Whether it is a diseases? Kindly refer some tablets? Please explain this symptoms elaborately please?

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If you are having any symptoms then please specify. These usually occur due to hyperacidity with reflux and / or post nasal drip. It can be normal incidental finding as well if you dont have any symp ... Read More

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