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What Causes Swollen Gums While Having Stress?
Question: I have quite a lot of stress in my life but can usually deal with it. Over the last few weeks however, I have woken up with sensitive teeth and swollen gums making me think I may be grinding. I have been quick to rage many times usually over small sounds such as the computer humming or someone creaking on a chair or asking me a question, or even sounds from a phone keypad. Today it was the sound of my tiny dogs feet on the floor and then I went to seek quiet in the bedroom and the toilet in the ensuite was running. 2 hours later I am calmer but can still feel my heart pumping hard (92bpm) and pulsing in my fingertips. My ears are ringing and they feel almost irritated on the inside. Is this something I should seek medical attention about or just try to relax?
Brief Answer:
It seems anxiety disorder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
If the mentioned symptoms are there for more than six months the criteria for generalised anxiety disorder can be applied. I mean to say that the symptoms are indicative of GAD which often needs to be treated either with medication or psychotherapy.
You need to consult either a psychologist or psychiatrist without delay as untreated illness leads to permanent changes in brain and often needs longer treatment.
I hope this answers you.
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It seems anxiety disorder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
If the mentioned symptoms are there for more than six months the criteria for generalised anxiety disorder can be applied. I mean to say that the symptoms are indicative of GAD which often needs to be treated either with medication or psychotherapy.
You need to consult either a psychologist or psychiatrist without delay as untreated illness leads to permanent changes in brain and often needs longer treatment.
I hope this answers you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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