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How Can I Get Rid Of My Health Anxiety? I
Question: How can i get rid of my health anxiety? I am in constant worry something is wrong, but i know I am healthy. I just got a cardiac workup and everything is fine. I was put on anti anxiety meds, but weened myself off of them due to constantly feeling no emotions and planning on a pregnancy in the near future. I am afraid to get pregnant due to my anxiety though. What will help?
Brief Answer:
The diarrhea can also come from anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service .
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the. symptoms you are having of abdominal pain and also diarrhea are related to anxiety. We sometimes call it irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety is the main cause of it.
It is a good step that you have understand your situation and that you did all the tests and results are normal.
Knowing that you don't have a real health issue but it is just anxiety is very important toward treatment. You also have to cope with it improving thoughts and behaviors.
Visiting a psychologist for psychotherapy will help you rearrange your thoughts and have more positive view.
I can't recommend you any antianxiety drugs since you can try to improve thoughts first.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
The diarrhea can also come from anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service .
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the. symptoms you are having of abdominal pain and also diarrhea are related to anxiety. We sometimes call it irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety is the main cause of it.
It is a good step that you have understand your situation and that you did all the tests and results are normal.
Knowing that you don't have a real health issue but it is just anxiety is very important toward treatment. You also have to cope with it improving thoughts and behaviors.
Visiting a psychologist for psychotherapy will help you rearrange your thoughts and have more positive view.
I can't recommend you any antianxiety drugs since you can try to improve thoughts first.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Could IBS/anxiety also cause pelvic pain as well? I have a bit of pressure/pain/uncomfortable feeling right above my pubic bone. I am still very gassy, but no diarrhea anymore. Not so much pain in the abdomen anymore.
Brief Answer:
Abdominal pain can be related to IBS and anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
I think the abdominal pain you are having may also be related to IBS and anxiety.I think you may have simethicone to reduce the gassy feeling. You can find it over the counter as espumisan .
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Abdominal pain can be related to IBS and anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
I think the abdominal pain you are having may also be related to IBS and anxiety.I think you may have simethicone to reduce the gassy feeling. You can find it over the counter as espumisan .
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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