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Anxiety or heart problem
I have a fear of having heart attack out of nowhere, I even sometimes feel the physical symptoms like chest , arm, shoulder and back pain, I am always worried. I also sometimes feel something bad is going to happen to me specially while travelling. I even stopped riding bike because I used to have heart palpitations and skipped beats. I went to a cardiologist all the test echo, ecg and tmt all are fine. But still I think somethings wrong and not been able to diagnose myself wheather it's anxiety or not. Please help.
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what you're describing is consistent with panic symptoms especially given that your cardiac evaluation is normal
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consultation with psychiatrist, learning techniques to manage panic symptoms,addressing the underlying health anxiety and fear cycle .
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Your symptoms strongly suggest health anxiety/panic disorder rather than a heart problem, especially since cardiac tests are normal. Anxiety can mimic real physical sensations—chest pain, palpitations, and fear of dying—creating a vicious cycle of worry. Avoiding travel or biking reinforces this fear.
Understanding that these sensations are anxiety-driven is the first step. Practice relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and gradually face avoided situations. Avoid excessive self-checking or Googling symptoms.
Treatment with therapy, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is very effective. In some cases, medications may be needed. I recommend consulting a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and structured management.
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Since your ECG, Echo, and TMT are normal, a serious heart problem is less likely. Symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, and fear of sudden heart attack can often occur with anxiety or panic. Try slow deep breathing during symptoms, reduce repeated checking of heart sensations, maintain regular exercise, and limit caffeine. If the fear continues, consulting a psychiatrist can help with proper evaluation and treatment. I understand these sensations feel very real and frightening, but they are commonly seen in anxiety and can improve.
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Hello..U have Anxiety Issue regarding health and others things. Medication and counselling will help U.Consult for further treatment.
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Hello sir, you have taken a brave step in stepping out and finding a fix for your problem. Since the consultation with a cardiologist came out to be normal there is much less to worry about. This can easily be managed with therapy, some skills that can be taught to you and/or medications
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do consult online for further management
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Hello Sir
The symptoms you are undergoing after cardiologist opinion could probably be Anxiety or Panic Episodes ( requiring further history)
If so it is completely treatable and curable with counselling/ therapy and if required some medicines for faster and better recovery for short duration of time
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Hi.. you are having health anxiety. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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Dr. Rajkumar Garkipati
Addiction Psychiatrist
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello sir,
I understand that you are going through such an overwhelming situation. By looking at the symptoms it’s likely that you are suffering from panic attack/ anxiety disorder. Consulting a psychiatrist can help you with reducing the distress and find healthier ways to cope up. Please consult psychiatrist for further management. Thankyou
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