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Are there any tips to manage health anxiety? I can't stop Googling symptoms all day. Is there any therapist that specializes in treating people with health anxiety???

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It’s definitely not advisable to google symptoms as you may find a range of results which may not be applicable to you. However it is very important to work upon your anxiety, by exploring the reasons ...  Read More

I have health anxiety how to avoid I'm constantly worrying about my health pls tell how to avoid it . My reports are normal

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Consult any clinical psychologist. ...  Read More

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Suffering from health anxiety since 2-3 months! Constant thoughts and worriyng about my health whole day that wether my anxiety will be cured or not! Can homeopathu cure health anxiety and how long does it take to cure?

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Yes, It’s curable in Homoeopathy. A proper case-taking is needed to prescribe medicine along with a proper counselling session will help you. As it is recent origin It's more easy to treat now a ...  Read More

How to stop health anxiety...i feel pins and needles in my chest... sometimes pinching pain and sharp pain...and I get anxious...

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Hi, First try to identify the reason behind this pain with the help of physician and rule out any underlying condition.If you find nothing is there then ---1.Get right information about your condition ...  Read More

My friend is having health anxiety issue... He is behaving differently... Always consious about.. What is happening?

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Health anxiety is a treatable problem. Better get your friend to consult a mental health professional like us to assess his condition in detail to ...  Read More

I m suffering from anxiety about health 3 month ago I had gone through heavy heart beat due to smoking

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I understand your concern. You seem to be suffering from anxiety issues which may be independent or per se due to smoking itself. However more clarity is needed regarding your actual problem. I would ...  Read More

Hi, I think I have Health anxiety issues as I always feel that I have some serious health issues even though my test reports always comes out to be normal. I am 24 years old. Last year I got sick for a month (gastric issue), since then I always feel like I have some serious problem in my body. What do you recommend?

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After discussing with your primary doctor , consult a Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Suffering from health anxiety since 5-6 months! Is it really curable? I am on medications! Please tell how to avoid thoughts regarding health!

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Put your trust in your treating psychiatrist. Ask them about the medications prescribed to you. There are different anxiety disorders and a characteristic of the most of them is that they can last fo ...  Read More

My GERD Is creating health anxiety like - what if it progresses to cancer ?? What techniques to apply to feel better ??

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Please schedule an appointment for a proper evaluation and treatment plan. ...  Read More

I want physiology counseling. If any doctors know the language Malayalam please contact me. I am suffering from health anxiety.

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Practo team to assist ...  Read More

My mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and she underwent a hysterectomy for it in 2024. In 2025 she had surgery for hernia.Same year my father was diagnosed with ckd and was hospitalized thrice in a period of 6 months. He is now on dialysis. With all these diagnoses and multiple hospitalizations, I have developed extreme anxiety and healt

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

I have been diagnosed with health anxiety in 2019.I have been on/off medication.When I take medicine anxiety goes but I feel low/ depressed due to side effects.I want to get off medication completely.Is it possible.Currently I am taking 12.5 mg stablon once a day and 0.125 mg lonazep once at night How to break the loop of health anxiety.Also do I

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Good morning, You will have to discuss this problem in details since you have been taking medicine for a very long time. Especially you are taking it on and off and probably self medicating. ...  Read More

It's weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years ago.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips.i had mucus like thing sensation on my lips at that moment and my lips always remain dry after that .please clear is that possible?

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Nothing of that sort can happen now for this. If anything had to happen, it would have happened 10yrs ago, that too some sort of infection which would subside in days. Anyways, you are living in you ...  Read More

It's weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years ago.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips.i had mucus like thing sensation on my lips at that moment and my lips always remain dry after that .please clear is that possible?

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Need more information.. consult me ...  Read More

It's weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years ago.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips.i had mucus like thing sensation on my lips at that moment and my lips always remain dry after that .please clear is that possible?

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Please consult psychologist ...  Read More

It’s weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years back.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips..my lips produced mucus like thing after that at that moment.is that possible?

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It’s weird but One of my relative picked her nose with very big nails and gave me food after that.this is 10 years back.i get health anxiety that her nose cell implanted on my lips..my lips produced mucus like thing after that at that moment.is that possible?

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Nothing to worry , this old won't cause any infection. ...  Read More

Why can't practo be more practical about the mental health patients or anxious ones, how am I supposed to change my councellor everytime or anytime. I just came to book a session with my councellor but nope they want to give me a doctor whom I have to explain again why I'm like this and what happened all along. This thing is giving me more and more

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Hi It makes sense you feel this way. Therapy isn’t just a service, it’s a connection, and having to repeat your story again and again can feel exhausting and unsafe. Your anxiety and urge to cry are ...  Read More

Few years ago I was biiten by a dog mistakenly I went to normal medical store to take anti Rabies vaccine he administer booster on wrong dates/schedule. When I get to know that my anxiety reached very high I started reading about rabies and got to how serious this disease after that I get myself tested rabies anti bodies test got consultation from

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Hi.Glad that you reached out. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist first.They will assess and see if medications is needed or only therapy will suffice. Based on it you can then consult a psyc ...  Read More

Had tinnitus and high myopic.. severe depressed.cry day and night thinking about going blind in future .need help .(high myopic -7.75 sp -2.5 cylindrical.normal retina but have inferior lattice ) .fear of going blind always thinking about bad scenarios. Mother of two kids .one kid has recently diagnosed with myopia . Need consultantion who can guid

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Hello ma'am Pareshaniyaa ko jaldi samjhna bahoot zaruri hota hai, which you have understood now and hence seeking help And it can be recovered and help you live like the way it was before 5 years ...  Read More

Hello doctors, for the longest time, I've had health anxiety- like around 2-3 years. It's particularly bad about cancer as I always fear having it. My fear of cancer was formed when my friend's grandfather died of cancer and one of my favorite YouTubers died of cancer as well. Im especially scared of breast cancer and it's so bad that I cant even w

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Consult a psychiatrist and get your illness anxiety disorder treated. Majority have wonderful results and overcome the fear and distress ...  Read More

Hi, I have an anal fistula it gave me two abcess initially and nothing since 10 months no discomfort nothing at all track shows zero length in September mri in May it showed 19 mm can it heal itself.can it turn to a recto vaginal fistula with time? I am getting anxiety please clear.

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Recto vaginal fistula is very rare. It also depends on how close it is to Vagina Generally, fistulas need surgery for complete cure. If you have no symptoms you can wait and o serve till you get some ...  Read More

Hi, I have an anal fistula it gave me two abcess initially and nothing since 10 months no discomfort nothing at all track shows zero length in mri now in September in May it was 19mm can it heal itself.can it turn to a recto vaginal fistula with time? I am getting anxiety please clear.

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The fistula can sometimes heal spontaneously. Don't think too much or Google about it. Just keep checking, if it recurs then consult a surgeon. Keep hygiene and a good lifestyle. Avoid constipation, s ...  Read More

Hi, I have an anal fistula it gave me two abcess initially and nothing since 10 months no discomfort nothing at all track shows zero length in mri can it heal itself.can it turn to a recto vaginal fistula with time? I am getting anxiety please clear.

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No but please show in the Clinic ...  Read More

Now a days I'm getting health anxiety about my daughter who is 7yr old.if I see any news regarding any other child health problem I will be thinking what if my child gets that .feel sad for whole day .feels like why that innocent kids should go through pain.if my child cough I will be thinking whole night what if turns asthama . visiting pediatrici

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Thank you for sharing your concern so openly. From what you have described, it seems you are experiencing health anxiety, particularly focused on your daughter’s well-being. This condition is qu ...  Read More

I have been dealing with health anxiety, so I consulted a cardiologist because I experienced mild chest pain and other symptoms that seemed related to a heart problem. However, both my ECG and echocardiogram tests were normal. My cardiologist prescribed Ciplar LA 40 mg, to be taken half in the morning and half in the evening for 2 months. I have be

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I want to see your ECG.I need some more information.Consult with me. ...  Read More

My daughter 7yr old now a a days im getting anxiety on her health. If i see any news regarding any health problem of other child i get scare thinking what if my child gets that. If she cough whole night i will be thinking what if it turns to asthama. If she say stomach pain once i will be in fear thinking about other diesese. Visiting pediatrician

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You are suffering from pervasive anxiety. Anxiety is treatable with right prescription if homoeopathic medicines. You can consult me via practo, many patients like you have benefitted. ...  Read More

Im getting health anxiety about daughter who is 7yr old. If i see any news regarding health issue of any other child i will be thinking what if my child gets that. She gets repeated cold cough i will be thinking of that whole night and crying visiting pediatric for single cough. No one understands my feeling everyone say you are over thinker this t

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Your worries about your daughter's health sound like health-related anxiety. It is common for anxiety to focus on loved ones, especially children, which explains why even small symptoms feel overwhelm ...  Read More

Suffering from mental problem since Covid 19 from 2021. Doctors/psychitrist has traced anxiety disorder. Still not cured after taking long medicine. Is there any way out to get cured or have to leave rest of life like this.

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Are you taking medicines and doing timely follow ups? Try psychotherapy or counselling along with medicine ...  Read More

Can i take only counselling for my health anxiety issue and my rude behaviour i don't want to take any medications please suggest it would be a great help

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Hi, thank you for reaching out. Yes, it is possible to work on health anxiety and behaviours and responses that do not serve you well. CBT and REBT are helpful therapy techniques that will help you id ...  Read More

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