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I feel burning in upper left stomach.
I have a history of anxiety disorder. I am in great pain from past months. Please help me. I don't know what to do now I have been thinking the pain will go away but it comes back again and again when anxiety kicks in I feel severe dehydration also
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ANXIETY IS TREATED BY PSYCHIATRIST.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Anxiety could cause some gastrointestinal tract symptoms.However long standing upper abdominal pain needs to be evaluated by consulting a gastroenterologist in your area
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this. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms, but persistent or recurrent severe pain and dehydration should not be attributed to anxiety alone
Stay hydrated with frequent small sips of water or ORS. If you have severe dehydration, reduced urine output, dizziness, or severe pain, seek proper consultation on practo
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Could you tell me where the pain is located, how long it has been occurring, and whether you have any other symptoms?
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consult for proper evaluation and treatment
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anxiety intensify pain, but pain for months should not related to anxiety. Please book a consultation so we can review the location, nature and associated symptoms of your pain and plan
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Do consult for proper history investigations and management.
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Do consult
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Dr. Adnan Khan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Delhi
You should take proper counseling with psychiatrist
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Gastritis
Avoid spicy foods
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach
Use more of curd and butter milk
Drink plenty of water
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
I understand your concern. Recurring burning pain in the upper-left abdomen for several months may be associated with gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, or functional dyspepsia.
Anxiety can worsen digestive symptoms through the gutâbrain connection, making abdominal discomfort more noticeable during stressful periods.
However, persistent abdominal pain should not automatically be attributed to anxiety without ruling out an underlying gastrointestinal condition.
The severe dehydration you describe is also concerning and requires medical assessment.
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Consult a general physician, particularly because of the severe pain and possible dehydration. Your doctor may recommend CBC, electrolytes, kidney function tests, and H. pylori testing, depending on clinical findings. Since symptoms have persisted for months, a gastroenterology consultation is advisable. Upper GI endoscopy may be considered if clinically indicated. Maintain adequate hydration with frequent small sips of water or ORS if fluid losses are present. Eat smaller meals and avoid foods that trigger burning, excessive caffeine, alcohol, and unnecessary painkillers. Continue appropriate treatment for anxiety, including counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
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Avoid prolonged fasting, overeating, and lying down immediately after meals. Stress management, regular sleep, and relaxation exercises may help reduce anxiety-related digestive symptoms. Seek medical attention if you experience severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, inability to tolerate fluids, fainting, very little urine, vomiting blood, or black stools. My recommendation: Anxiety may be contributing to your symptoms, but it should not be considered the only explanation. Given the duration of pain and possible dehydration, an in-person medical evaluation is important. With the correct diagnosis and treatment, significant improvement is often possible. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk .do connect and consult
Will help.you
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Anxiety can genuinely cause burning stomach pain through the gut-brain connection, especially when it flares with stress, and this pattern fits what you're describing. The "severe dehydration" feeling alongside it is often linked to shallow or fast breathing during anxious episodes rather than actual fluid loss.
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Keep track of when the pain comes up against your anxiety episodes, stay hydrated through the day, and eat smaller regular meals instead of skipping them. Please see a physician to rule out gastritis or acid reflux, and a psychiatrist or counsellor for the anxiety itself.
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Get checked urgently if you vomit blood, pass black stools, or lose weight without trying, since those need a different workup.
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