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Bubbling Sensation In Chest, High Anxiety Levels. Could This Be Cancer ?
Hi, I am a 27 year old male with gerd. I have seen a GI specialist quite a fee times but they havnt done any endoscopey to check it. A few months back I have started experiencing this bubbling sensation in my chest which makes me really scared and my anxiety levels soar. I went to a hospital once to get it checked where the doctors did an ecg and blood test and told me its acidity related. Recently my uncle has been diagnosed with cancer and this bubbling feeling has re emerged and I fear I might have some disease or condition that is hidden. This anxious thought along with the bubbling makes me miserable. Please help me out. Looking forward to your reply
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Dr. Ashish Mittal's
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Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Your symptoms are related to anxiety. Anxiety disorders can manifest not only with psychological symptoms but with a variety of physical symptoms also like: Tingling, numbness, hot and cold sensations, palpitation, chest heaviness, weird sensation (bubbling feeling) and dyspepsia etc.
In history you mentioned that, you had already evaluated by GI specialist and they are not doing endoscopy, which mean they do not feel its need in your case. Cancers are rare in young age. Excessive health worry is also a symptom of anxiety.
It is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist and start treatment accordingly. for anxiety related issues. For long term control of anxiety following measures are helpful: relaxation exercise, medicines like SSRIs and non drug treatment like CBT.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Your symptoms are related to anxiety. Anxiety disorders can manifest not only with psychological symptoms but with a variety of physical symptoms also like: Tingling, numbness, hot and cold sensations, palpitation, chest heaviness, weird sensation (bubbling feeling) and dyspepsia etc.
In history you mentioned that, you had already evaluated by GI specialist and they are not doing endoscopy, which mean they do not feel its need in your case. Cancers are rare in young age. Excessive health worry is also a symptom of anxiety.
It is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist and start treatment accordingly. for anxiety related issues. For long term control of anxiety following measures are helpful: relaxation exercise, medicines like SSRIs and non drug treatment like CBT.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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