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Fear and anxiety
I was suffering from breathless at night - catchy breathing. I thought it was some stomach bloating issue. Did Ultrasound , endoscopy and CECT scan. All came normal . Later Gastro surgeon suspect anxiety issue. I always have fear that I might get some severe disease and keep running to hospitals and at night I get fear of dying and sleep with lights turned on. If stomach pain little I feel like it might be cancer. If mild chest discomfort I think it might be sign of heart attack. I need to get rid of this. Please let me know if this can be treated and whom to consult.
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It could be hypochondriasis
Symptoms include a long-term and intense fear of having a serious condition and worry that minor symptoms indicate something serious. A person may frequently visit or switch doctors.
It can be treated just like any other anxiety disorder
Through medicine or therapy
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online
All the best
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It is type of an anxiety disorder. Yes it can be treated with therapy and medications. For that you need to consult a Psychiatrist.
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Dr. S Madhavan
Neuropsychiatrist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi you are going through health anxiety. It needs to be assessed further. Please consult a Psychiatrist
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relaxation and meditation will help. avoid alcohol and smoking tobacco
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