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Symptoms experienced with anxiety disorder and many of the heart problems are often similar. How can one diagnose the exact cause?

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Hello there. You don't need to diagnose it. Consult a psychiatrist and get counselled. Regards ...  Read More

Hi doctors, is it normal to have high BP during anxiety episodes..I have anxiety disorder related to hospital and heart..so whenever I go to hospital my BP and heart rate are high ..BP 150/90 with heart rate 140.. other times normal.Echo normal..ecg shows sinus tachycardia..should I take BP medicines or anxiety medications.. please guide me..

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You should do home bp monitering and follow up with BP chart. ...  Read More

Hi doctors I have anxiety issue like when exam come or when there is some special events I get anxious a lot and it feels like something is flowing in heart and my HEART BEATS FASTER and I think it might have cause damage to my heart but I never had any symptoms so I wanted to know that can this anxiety cause sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack i

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Hi, do some basic blood test and ecg to rule out organic problem and consult with a psychiatrist for anxiety. If no clinical problem and only anxiety means nothing to worry. you needs lifestyle modifi ...  Read More

I have been experiencing like a pressure or tightness on my chest I don't know if it's anxiety or if it's a heart problem I feel the symptoms the most when I lay on my sides

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Probably it's not a cardiac issue consult nearest physician ...  Read More

Hi, I am suffering from acute anxiety and not feeling well nowadays. Palpitations starts and high blood pressure due to that. Feel dizzy and my mood also very down. My mind always goes to heart and palpitations starts. What to do. Please help

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Hi try relaxation techniques and meditation. If you have difficulty in this consult a Psychiatrist ...  Read More

Shooting pains in left jaw and feeling fatigue could heart related or anxiety plss tell me I feel fatigue daily

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May be heart problem. ..consult to adult cardiologist ...  Read More

I have heart and cardiac anxiety and feel like I might have a heart attack or cardiac arrest if I work out a little or play. I had done multiple ecg and echo twice and also tmt the results came normal, can I play and work out without fear. I have left everything since months. Also recently while climbing stairs or exercising little i feel out of br

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Its mostly related to your anxiety and unrelated to heart ...  Read More

Able to feel the heart beats in the night time. Easily getting a kind of anxiety. Is it related to any heart disease.

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Seems less likely coz of heart disease ...  Read More

I have passed out 7 times in about 5 years. It only happens when I get my heart pumping to much and then I feel pain in my chest, I start to see black, but before I pass out. I go for the ground and lye on my back. My fiance says it looks like I am having seizures. Now I have been tested on several times I go for a tilt table test on the 20th. I ha

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Get an external loops recorder for about 10 days. If it doesn’t show anything get a internal loop recorder. Can you share your ECG and other reports ...  Read More

I am struggling with severe heart anxiety. I have done all my tests ecg tmt and echo all are normal but still i am so scared and I'm not going out and doing day to day activities. I went to psychiatrist he prescribed me clonotril 0.25 mg two times in a day and prosag 25mg for a month. Is this medicine addictive? Should I take this? Please suggest

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You seem to have illness anxiety disorder. You can take the above medication as prescribed by the doctor. If you want second opinion, you can consult me on practo. ...  Read More

Last two year heavy anxiety and fear little little think, future. Not healthy Sleep night Bp and last two year suger

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Book appointment on Practo for step by step guidance and customised treatment. ...  Read More

Currently I'm final year MBBS student from jharkhand , i suffered from anxiety and panic attacks cardiophobia , heart palpitations and very other symptoms , for this I repeatedly checked by cardiologist multiple number of times done all types of blood tests ,ECG , ECHO , all was normal , it's has been 4 years and currently I'm on medication which a

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

I took ecg two days back is normal even traedmill test one day it is also normal but iam sending some crushing or oozing sound in my chest area iam having anxiety for months but I don't know what to do

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Please first ensure you are safe: if this crushing feeling is new, severely worsening, spreading to your arm, jaw, or back, or accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness, or sweating, you must trea ...  Read More

I have unfirmed stools sometimes normal sometimes not normal lose mushy I have anxiety and I m on stop IBS tablet and mustakarishta syrup I get anxiety in sleep sudden I wake up with panic attacks pls give me remedies for this and I m worried is anything wrong with my brain or heart also I have leg cramps fatigue when these lose mushy stools occur

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Waking suddenly with panic, leg cramps, and loose stools for over a year points more toward your body's stress response than a heart or brain problem. This still needs to be confirmed by a doctor, not ...  Read More

Feeling anxiety throughout. Cantt sleep without waking up 2 or 3 times at night. Having Nightmares. No interest in daily activities.

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Anxiety can have several underlying causes. Difficulty sleeping and reduced interest in daily activities can be a part of anxiety itself, may be related to its underlying cause, or both. Please consul ...  Read More

Kindly let me know if this a major heart attack and should we take the tablets life long. Doctor said it was a major heart attack

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You are lucky, you are saved. According to discharge summary, yes, it was a major heart attack. In your case, future risk of heart disease is high, so please take all precaution measures, including di ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have been suffering from severe anxiety, sleeplessness, and breathlessness for the last four years. I experience a fast heartbeat and shivering, especially at night....

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Four years of nighttime breathlessness, fast heartbeat, and shivering, especially alongside your anxiety history, is a pattern worth having formally evaluated rather than living with. ...  Read More

Does work from home cause social anxiety. I am getting social anxiety again after completion of ssri after 4 months .

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Hi, maybe your anxiety has resurfaced. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Iam suffering from anxiety last five years like chest pain with racing heart beat and with left arm pain so I took ecg one month ago it is normal I took blood test sugar bp cholesterol all are normal but vit b12 and d is low 86 and 4.5 which is very low so last two days I feel iam not able to control overthinking like anxiety brings heart attack my

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You need to consult with psychiatrist doctor for treatment. Also take supplements for lower vitamins deficiency. ...  Read More

Iam suffering from this anxiety since last 5 years first racing heart beat it started then one year full ah nothing happened then again racing heart beat with chest pain and left arm pain it went and throughout day on and off it came my hand pain last two days like this I think foe the past five years so many times it came I thought my heart is dam

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Likely anxiety/panic disorder, given recurrent episodes for 5 years, excessive worry about the heart, and recent panic with insomnia. Normal ECG and blood tests are reassuring. However, new/severe che ...  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

Is it safe to eat antidepressants for long time for people having chronic anxiety disorder or generalised anxiety disorder

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Hi, it depends on the type of anxiety, duration, and any medical comorbidities, etc. consult online for questions regarding the same ...  Read More

I experience recurrent episodes of: - Sudden anxiety or uneasiness - Rapid breathing - Heart palpitations (racing or pounding heartbeat) - Lightheadedness with a feeling that I may faint (near-syncope) Pattern: These episodes consistently occur after eating a heavy meal or consuming protein-rich foods such as eggs or chicken or protein shake. Once

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These symptoms could be due to sympathetic system overactivation. However the reason for the same needs to be evaluated. These could be gut related issues such as dumping syndrome or neuroendocrine ...  Read More

Whenever I eat protein meal, like egg, chicken or protein shake I got anxiety, fast breathing,heart palpitations. Like I am getting some sort of heart attack. Please help me out.

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This may be due to vagal overstimulation. Kindly do visit once after prior Appointment will have a look ...  Read More

I am suffering from sinus tachycardia and bloating and anxiety since Covid . Pls suggest me permanent solution to get rid of this

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Consult a cardiologist and a gastroenterologist for complete evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Can antidepressants be taken for long term like 6 months any side effects for anxiety disorder people

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Hello mam! The side effect profile purely depends on dosage and may vary from patient to patient. Most antidepressants does not cause long term side effect unless you are using higher doses or multipl ...  Read More

Current Medicines Dveniz (Desvenlafaxine) 50 mg – 1 tablet at night and taken propanalol 40 but it is not helping. Main Problems Social Anxiety Group me bolne me hesitation Performance Anxiety Presentation, meeting ya group discussion me bolne me difficulty Mind blank i.e. hesitation Fear of being judged Situational Anxiety Specific situation

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Hi. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

My brain always in loop health related fear sometime my heart rate goes up i feel m dying by attack my BP always 110/70 mostly n when i siting 10 20 min i feels giddy of litle bit thn suddenly goes up by 30 40 points BP up by 10 20 points all tests are always normal 1 year ago my echo is normal and TMT also normal blood testa are also normal thyroi

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I would recommend taking counselling sessions to understand the root cause and learn effective ways to manage these thoughts and symptoms. With the right guidance, many people experience significant i ...  Read More

At night, I had cefixime, Matilda forte, sertraline as per doctor's prescription, but after 15 minutes I was too anxious with increased heart beat, feeling like minty sensation in my body above waist ,even I can't differentiate it was minty or burning sensation,What is this doctor???I have overthinking issue and even a small symptoms gives me too m

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have panic attacks sometimes and heart palpitations so can I use lavender oil for it. If yes ? Then how and when

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Hi, you may need medicines and therapy for anxiety. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

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