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Feeling of fear while trying to sleep
It happens sometimes that when I go to sleep at night and close my eyes and am about to feel asleep with a sudden sense of fear/sensation comes up and I am not able to sleep. It happens every time I am trying to sleep and it does not allow me to sleep. Few years back I had acid reflux complain and similiar things were happening like felt like something was moving up through my chest and then sleep obstruction with the passing of gas, doctor prescribed medications and EXCERAFT at SOS. Now I do not feel movement in my chest but this sleep obstruction happened like twice in 2 months and it troubles me for 3-4 days. Is this acid reflux or something else.
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This could be hypnic jerks or sleep-related anxiety. Since you have history of acid reflux and recent sleep obstruction episodes, reflux could be contributing. Continue prescribed GERD medications, elevate head of bed, avoid late meals. Practice relaxation techniques before sleep. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult for sleep study evaluation.
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Its acid reflux
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Video consult me. I will correct your diet and posture. It’s must for you. You will never face this problem again.
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Are you eating late night dinner or munching?
Take dinner around 7 pm. Avoid tea coffee or energy drinks
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Ecg, ECHO, Chest xray
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Start 20 minute walk and yoga
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Dinner after 8pm
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Good day to you
I understand your concern in this matter and you are right to do so as sleep is very vital for healing and relieving stress and fatigue accumulated throughout the day
I will try my best to help you regarding this
Based on the history you have provided you seem to be convinced it is acid reflux
My question for you is?
How much time after dinner do you lie down?
Do you experience heart burn (burning sensation in the chest) or the food content coming back to your mouth with a sour taste after you have gulped it?
These questions can provide more certainty as to whether acid reflux workup needs to be done or not
However sleep is an activity which has many reasons for disturbance which can range from psychiatric causes (anxiety, mental distress etc.) to Respiratory and Cardiac issues, diet as well as exercise
My advice to you is to go for one on one consultation so that the physician can take detailed history, examination and the necessary investigation to diagnose your problem and provide the necessary treatment and regimen
I hope this advice gives you the much needed insight
Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏🏻
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Seems like either due to anxiety or sleep apnea. Would like to know more details for evaluation.
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Follow regular bed timing with no screen use within atleast 1 hour prior to sleep.
Reduce anxiety.
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Consult for detailed evaluation and treatment.
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You need psychiatric
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This requires further evaluation. You better consult to rule out any organic cause for these symptoms. If doctor don't find any symptoms then you should see a psychaitrist
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Consult one to one with doctor
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Calm down
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Hope your symptoms are improving.
You need to consult Psychiatrist once for better results.
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you need to consult a psychiatrist
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It does not seem like acid reflux.
It is usually can be a sleep-onset anxiety jolt — a sudden fear that comes right when you are falling asleep.
It can happen due to stress, tiredness, or overthinking and usually lasts 2–3 days.
Avoid tea/coffee after 4 PM
Do slow breathing for 5 minutes before bed
Don’t force sleep
If it becomes frequent, then consider an evaluation with a psychiatrist.
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U can use this its placebo. It happens sometimes to me.
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Good Morning
Hope your symptoms are improving. If not am happy to help. Are you undergoing a sudden change or place or job? You seem to be under some kind of stress going by your presenting symptoms.
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I would need a detailed history and may need to suggest a blood workup to diagnose your condition properly. Please feel free to book a consultation with me via Practo or my whatsapp number 967464336zero.
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Take plenty of fluid and ensure adequate rest.
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What's your BMI or weight?? If you're overweight or obese, try to lose 3-5kg ... It'll relieve your acid reflux a bit... After that you can analyse your problem...
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Hey,
This might be acid reflux.This might be bronchitis. Need more medical history. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take Anxit during night
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Amrita Singh
General Physician
Gurgaon
This Can be due to variety of underlying issues
1.most probably anxiety /stress issues...need to consult psychiatrist for this
2.can be due to heart problem
3.or can be due to respiratory causes,sleep apnea etc...
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you need proper evaluation and then treatment plan can be decided
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Dr. Shreeja Nair
Pulmonologist
15 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Seems to me reflux disease is the main cause of your sleep disorder. Please eat atleast 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. Avoid heavy food at night. Do you tend to snore? Do u have history of repeated colds or stuffed nose? Anxiety disorder also needs to be ruled out.
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Do visit a pulmonologist with experience in sleep medicine if possible
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Akhila Kosuru
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Many reasons for your complaint. I can take a Teleconsultation if required.
Regards,
Dr Akhila
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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