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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

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

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

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

Greetings sir I have lots of anxiety past 1 year everyday I'm searching google in my complaints google showing heart Problems 1.tachycardia 2.irbbb 3.bradicardia 4.brugada syndrome 5. Irregular heart beat 6.sinus rhythm Km attached my last ECG plz check report sir normal or not

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Connect please ...  Read More

Anxiety problem hai 25 din ho gaye hai dava lete huve serta 50 aur clonzopam 0.25 lekin Abhi bhi sir bhari ghabrahat rahti hai

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Medications usually take 4–6 weeks to show improvement. If you’re not noticing any benefit even after 3–4 weeks, a review of your treatment plan may be needed. For severe restlessnes ...  Read More

I'm having issue with the heart as it pains alott when I think something and something like I fear about somethings that I also don't know it beats faster than usual it makes me angry and sad at same time not able to do my work overthinking onlyy feels like anxiety my hand started to shiver

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It sounds like your symptoms may be related to anxiety or stress, especially since they are triggered by overthinking and fear. The fast heartbeat, chest discomfort, trembling, and difficulty focusing ...  Read More

Does extreme panic attack cause cardiac arrest due to surging heart rate and cortisol level. I am anxious about anxiety. This creates a vicious loop in my life avoiding places that previously made me anxious. How to come out of it

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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

My mom is having severe anxiety issues and demands everything to be done perfectly. She is worried and depressed at times and having mood swings. I need some counseling to her...

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In situations like this, we focus on supporting and reassuring patients by staying calm, listening carefully, and providing clear guidance. Working in a hospital, we regularly help patients through si ...  Read More

Hi Sir / Madam In the Recent times I lost my close relatives with liver problem & Heart Attack from that day I have health anxiety and I have done all Blood tests , 2D echo , MRi Brain and everything is clear and I came out of anxiety , At Present My Thoughts are going on Colon & Rectal Cancer , If any pain is coming in stomach I am Feeling is it c

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Your reports are normal, which is reassuring. At your age 29, the chance of colon or rectal cancer is very low, especially if you do not have warning signs. Your symptoms seem more related to health a ...  Read More

I have a history of anxiety, things were normal from past few years , but suddenly from the past week , death anxiety is bothering me too much. I was never bothered by it before, but suddenly it's impacting my day to day activities. I am okay with death, but the persistent thought is impacting my day to day life. Unable to feel free and carry out m

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Hi,it seems like you are struggling with severe anxiety symptoms. Anxiety is a very common issue faced by many people. Anxiety is very treatable and I'm sure with proper medication and therapy, you ca ...  Read More

How to deal with seperation anxiety that makes you unable to function? I was prescribed SOS med & some anxiety med but it doesnt help me in my moments of extreme anxiety. What can i do more?

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Only medicine is not proper treatment for psychiatric disorders, supportive therapies and relaxation training especially in anxiety is equally important. ...  Read More

Which medicine is best for short term use for anxiety clonazepam or lorazepam which has less addictive

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For short-term relief of anxiety, both clonazepam and lorazepam can be effective, but lorazepam is often preferred for brief or occasional use because it works reliably and does not stay in the body a ...  Read More

I have anxiety since 3 years Present i have neck pain and shoulder pain Dizziness and dry mouth sir What problem sir please reply sir

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Consult me ...  Read More

Recently I'm having stabbing pain in my middle of my chest. Though I have done all the tests in month of October and everything was fine. I have taken troponin I test and ecg also but everything was ruled out saying it was anxiety but today I was monitoring my apple watch and lowest heart rate was 47 bpm. Range for the entire day was 47 -161 bpm. I

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Likely sinus Arrhythmia ...  Read More

Having anxiety and panic attack issues for the past 5 years after preeclampsia in my pregnancy.. Recently got panic attack back to back in a week and visit cardiologist.Taken ecg and doc said its normal and due to anxiety some changes there.prescribed prolomet xl 50 now reduce to 12.5 and lonazep as sos.But ecg says cannot rule out anterior infarct

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Anxiety only ...  Read More

Having anxiety and panic attack issues for the past 5 years after preeclampsia in my pregnancy.. Recently got panic attack back to back in a week and visit cardiologist.Taken ecg and doc said its normal and due to anxiety some changes there.prescribed prolomet xl 50 now reduce to 12.5 and lonazep as sos.But ecg says cannot rule out anterior infarct

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Repeat ECG. Get an echocardiogram and Troponin T test done ...  Read More

I have been having anxiety attacks and overthinking with which my stress and heart is racing. The petril Md 0.5 is not working. Is there any way to stop all of the the pain? Any other medications?

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You will need anti-anxiety medications if you are not using already, not just petril. Will need detailed history before starting other medications. ...  Read More

How many petril md 0.5 can you take at once? And if petril md doesnt work what is its substitute for anxiety attacks and anxiety?

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There is no such things like , this many is safe, u have to take as prescribed by ur psychiatrist and if, its not helping patient, plz consult again for reconsider diagnosis ...  Read More

I have anxiety and some time depression in my life..I take ashvagandrisht 15 ml morning 15 ml evening ... Can this tonic help me my anxiety...

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Namastey Thank you for sharing your concern. Anxiety and depression can affect both the mind and body, and it’s good that you have started treatment. Ashwagandharishta is helpful in reducing anxiet ...  Read More

Hello Doc, I'm on sugar & cholesterol medication since last 4-5 years. (Voage 10 & Lipvas 20) Few days back i had little uncomfortness near my heart area. Yesterday morning at 11 am i was doing yoga & my pulse dropped to 30-40 for 30-40 secs and i was feeling light headed and full of anxiety (ghabrahat). I check my bp which was 120 by 8

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Looks ok ...  Read More

I m 34 years old. Currently i m on petril beta 10 mg 1/2 mrng, 1/2 evening. Due to anxiety i have bp also for bp i am taking telma am 40/5 . I taper bp medicine to half . I am married. Petril have propranolol. Which causes low sexually desire, low semen volume. Please suggest what i can do. I am planning a baby now. Doctor gave me tentex forte to c

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Hey, I can understand what you've been going through. The root cause of all your problems here looks like anxiety. We need to resolve that first. That will solve the majority of your problems! ...  Read More

I have social anxiety around women. When I make eye contact, my anxiety increases and my attention goes in directions I don’t want, which makes me very uncomfortable and ashamed. I want help managing the anxiety and attention.

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If symptoms feel overwhelming or impact daily functioning, seeking regular sessions with a mental health professional can provide structured support to help you gain confidence and reduce anxiety ...  Read More

Hi, I Am 25 Male Unmarried Suffering from Anxiety, Stress, Performance Anxiety (Due to This I Am Suffering from Premature Ejaculation) from 7-8 Months, I Was Managing the Anxiety Somehow but Now I Was finding Difficult to Manage it Own, So I Consulted my Family Doctor He Prescribed me to Take Paroxetine 12.5 Mg OD, I Have Started Taking it, I Want

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You can consult me online. ...  Read More

I experience anxiety that intensified after a road accident on Oct 4, 2024. Although I was not physically injured, the shock and brief loss of consciousness left a strong imprint. Since then, speed, highways, close traffic at night, and being a passenger trigger fear, racing heart, sweaty palms, and muscle tension, driven by a loss-of-safety feelin

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Consult a psychiatrist, anxiolytics and therapy would help ...  Read More

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