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I'm tired of having this constant anxiety and living in the fear. I keep feeling that something bad is going to happen. To my loved ones or to me. Specially regrading their health. My 7 year old daughter is my world. 3 months ago she was diagnosed with gallstone. Now any other symptom she shows, I start googling and think of the extreme worst case

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This is very common symptoms in anxiety..avoid any arguments with family members. Take treatment from psychiatrist or psychologist depending upon severity of symptoms.. as early as possible.. you will ...  Read More

I've been diagnosed with anxiety attack/panic attack 3 weeks ago and have been experiencing anxiety symptoms since then. 1st week I had chest pains, palpitations and hot flashes that occurs almost every 15 mins and lasts for a few minutes each episode. I also had upper back pain, shoulder and neck pain. I also had a difficulty swallowing, tiredness

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I suggest you to consult a psychologist for more clarity and understanding... ...  Read More

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

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

We are living near 'cell tower. it is almost very close to my home. So what will happen ? Is there any problem ? is there any health problems ?

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We are living near 'cell tower. it is almost very close to my home. So what will happen ? Is there any problem ? is there any health problems ?

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I have a problem of living in past, i compare the earlier things with the current one... I am suffering from quick mood swings... How to get rid off my past.. Due to this i cry alot... And taking excessive stress... It continues from past 2 years.. How to get rid off this.. Please help!

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Hi, after reading this ,I think that you are facing multiple issues and for these issues you need to consult a psychiatrist immediately ...  Read More

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

Iam psychiatric patient I have ocd problem and lot of psychological problems and iam morbid obesity way of living iam very much abnormal lack of wil power and i have many psycholgical problems pls how to cure

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You need to take regular medication for ocd. Healthy life style like regular exercise helps to reduce weight and also improves your mental health. Avoid unhealthy habits like eating junk food, eating ...  Read More

Is health anxiety curable. If I start meducations for it will i have to eat the medicines till my end of my life..

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It is definitely treatable. Medications are the cornerstone of treatment and they are stopped only when the symptoms are improved. There are also other methods to help with the anxiety. If you are alr ...  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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It may or may not depends upon the size and intensity of abscess caused due to anal fistula. Are you taking any medications for them?Need to check your mri and other reports too. You can take triphala ...  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

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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Usually fistula in ano and that too with a small tract will not lead to rectovaginal fistula, unless it is assocoated with some underlying disease like crohn's or TB. It is a usual course of fis ...  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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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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

Can i take only counselling for my health anxiety and negative thoughts. I don't want to take medicines

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Consultant psychologists ...  Read More

Dear sir or medam, current i am living with a person who have a marks like leprosy or infection which happens due to excessive sweating ,should i be worried and what and how can i protect myself if it is a leprosy, he dont take any medicine so due to it i am really concerned about it, if i have to take test what should it be best to even if there i

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Don’t be alarmed if you are not sure what the problem is There are many conditions which look alike You can just politely point out and ask if they have shown to a doctor ...  Read More

I face issues due to my extreme health related anxiety. It goes to a point where I find it difficult to function my mind stops working. I keep on panicking and it gets very difficult for me to carry on my daily chores. Help needed

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Anxiety and panic occurs due to commonly altered serotonin balance in the mind pathways. Consult a psychiatrist and get proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I had first panic attack since 2 years ago after that I was in depression. Since past 2 3 month I had a severe anxiety .I take etilaam pro 20 and paroxitine 12.5 and tofisopam in the morning and suzodon0.5 with etilaam pro and suzodon at night since 1 month but not so much relief.can I change medicine plz guide me.and also my anxiety on top pic in

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Hello.. u r on a combination of meds.. since long u r on treatment.. consult a psychiatrist for better adjustment of d doses/ change of meds.. dont self prescribe ...  Read More

I'm going through anxiety from last six months I'm not able to sleep restful whenever I fall asleep I get hypnic jerk and wakes me u So difficult to fall asleep back

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Hi.. you can try taking medicine for the same. ...  Read More

I have been dealing with health anxiety a lot Not able to work in flow even through I work as Data Analyst Few months back my mama my mom brother died from that time I feels health anxiety a lot Like daily I check my pulse and any small changes in body that take me into peak level like heart attack or cancer feel like that Even though after see

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Health anxiety can be scary and boggle your mind which can cause stress and make day to day life difficult. ...  Read More

3 years back I have diagnosed with mild heart valve leaking issue. Cardiologist said not to worry . It is normal finding but it this period I have Google alott about this and it says this condition may progress and need surgery in future. And it stuck in my mind and since than I am in vary bad anxiety about that ...what will happen...I will die ea

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Please post your query in psychiatry section ...  Read More

I am having severe health related anxiety any little thing happens to me I get scared my hands shake and I'm not being able to concentrate on my everyday activities. At times I find it difficult to breathe and swallow food due to my mind concentrating on that activity. I have a habit of using Google to search symptoms which makes it worse and I fin

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Hello Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) means when a person has excessive worry about developing of having a severe illness. The person repeatedly checks the body for symptoms. The person may undergo ex ...  Read More

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