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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

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

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

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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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 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

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

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 think I'm Suffering from Health Anxiety.. A few weeks ago, I had a throat infection that troubled me for about a week; I consulted a doctor, and the infection cleared up. However, a few days ago, I started noticing a sensation in my throat again, and my focus remained constantly fixed on it. Since then, a fear has taken root in my mind that I mig

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Hi Hi, how are you? Thanks for reaching out. From what you’ve described, this does sound like health anxiety. After an illness, it’s common to become hyper-aware of normal body sensations. The more ...  Read More

Is this health anxiety or I'm exposed to rabies M19 i was vaccinated for anti rabies vaccine in Feb 2025 And I got my second vaccination course from april 16 th to 14th may but I got my last dose 5 days late Did this vaccination fail? # Now this month on 3rd july i splashed some water which was drunk by stray dogs Now after 5 days my left eye is

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Most likely illness anxiety only. Consult a psychiatrist and seek treatment ...  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 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

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