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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

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

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

Dr through sthetscope checking if find no problem in heart than there is no early heart stage failure or cardiomyopathy

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Yes, it helps to rule out major changes. But Stethoscope can't rule out minor/mild changes. ...  Read More

My mother has thyroid Problem and BP and 3 years ho chuka menopause this is her medical Problem but my mother has heart beat fast and when he talk he felt chest discomfort and fatigue frequently i guess is this heart problem or heart attack i m so sacred tell me plzz

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This does not automatically mean a heart attack, but the symptoms are important and should not be ignored. Your mother appears to have: * Thyroid disease * High blood pressure * Menopause (3 years a ...  Read More

Since more than a week I was having this weird feeling in my chest or a small dull pain in between. Friday when I was coming back home I went to the ER because my heart rate increased, I was scared and my chest pain increased (left side of the chest). The doctors said the ecg does have a few changes but could be old or psychological too. Trop I tes

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Smoking, stress, your lifestyle ...  Read More

Took yohimbine for fat loss ( for 10-15 days) and having repeatedly anxiety attacks even on anxiety meds when try to do intense physical work where heart beat rises to a certain level then also experience anxiety attack what is the actual name of this problem and is it curable? Taking meds from last 2 years and started tapering after talking to doc

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Likely panic disorder/anxiety sensitization triggered or worsened by yohimbine use. Patient experiences panic attacks during intense physical activity when heart rate rises. Yohimbine can increase adr ...  Read More

I have been suffering from anxiety, body shivering,and al my heart beat is getting fast than normal. I have been facing this problem after my marriage...I feel heaviness on my chest

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

For the past few months I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety, and it sometimes makes my heart race. I’ve developed this fear of something bad happening, which isn’t like me at all, and I don’t like who I’ve become. I’ve never had a successful past relationship that led to marriage, and now that I’m getti

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Hi What you’re describing sounds less like a lack of love or certainty, and more like anxiety attaching itself to something important to you. When people go through painful relationships, the mind so ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I have anxiety and depression feeling regarding my past failures and I'm presently preparing for upsc.Exam is ahead.My fear and anxiety leads to shivering of my lips and sweating in hands

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Hi, medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment. Alternatively, you can search for Dr. Shailaja Bandla, Psychiatrist, on Google for contact information. ...  Read More

Hi Dr. Mai Chandni, age 27, I have been feeling a strange feeling in my heart since last 3 months. It seems there is nothing inside. If I get tensed about something, it directly affects my heart. Now it seems I will not be able to tolerate anything in life. Everything is now affecting my heart. My heart has started having slow speed and breathing p

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Your symptoms may be related to stress, anxiety, or palpitations, but since you are also experiencing breathing difficulty and a feeling that your heart rate is becoming slow, it is important to get e ...  Read More

I really need help with my anxiety and panic attacks , i get scared, fast heart beat, chest pain, i cant breathe, and sucidial or self harm thoughts. Can anyone suggest something stronger or alternatives to petril md I cant find it anymore And i need some med to sleep and feel normal

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Hi, consult online for prescription ...  Read More

Right now i am in my 7th month starting and i am facing heart palpitations in my pregnancy. Last week i had a flu vaccine and then onwards i am facing some upper arm discomfort sometimes. I am not sure if this is a heart problem. My ecg also was normal.

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Consult physician please. ...  Read More

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