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I feel burning in upper left stomach.
I have a history of anxiety disorder. I am in great pain from past months. Please help me. I don't know what to do now I have been thinking the pain will go away but it comes back again and again when anxiety kicks in I feel severe dehydration also
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this. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms, but persistent or recurrent severe pain and dehydration should not be attributed to anxiety alone
Stay hydrated with frequent small sips of water or ORS. If you have severe dehydration, reduced urine output, dizziness, or severe pain, seek proper consultation on practo
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Could you tell me where the pain is located, how long it has been occurring, and whether you have any other symptoms?
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consult for proper evaluation and treatment
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Anxiety can genuinely cause burning stomach pain through the gut-brain connection, especially when it flares with stress, and this pattern fits what you're describing. The "severe dehydration" feeling alongside it is often linked to shallow or fast breathing during anxious episodes rather than actual fluid loss.
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Keep track of when the pain comes up against your anxiety episodes, stay hydrated through the day, and eat smaller regular meals instead of skipping them. Please see a physician to rule out gastritis or acid reflux, and a psychiatrist or counsellor for the anxiety itself.
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Get checked urgently if you vomit blood, pass black stools, or lose weight without trying, since those need a different workup.
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