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Can Phobia Of Diagnosis And Worry Cause Abdominal Discomfort?

Thank you. Could you please tell me if worrying about health issues and fear of diagnosis can make one feel sick in the stomach. I know it is a ridiculous situation to be in, but sometimes it is difficult to shake off given former unsatisfactory treatment. YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Excessive worries about health issues, fear of diagnosis etc can occur due to health anxiety. A lot of individuals have health anxiety and they develop symptoms like discomfort in stomach, butterflies like sensation in stomach etc. If these anxiety issues are causing significant distress then please visit a doctor for evaluation.

Best treatment in anxiety of health issues is reassurance. Reassurance results in reduction of anxiety and increase in confidence. Medicines like SSRIs can help to reduce the unwanted thoughts and you would feel better. For severe anxiety provoking situations medicines like Clonazepam, Lorazepam etc can help. Please consult a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

I hope this helps you.

Thanks, Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist
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Can Phobia Of Diagnosis And Worry Cause Abdominal Discomfort?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Excessive worries about health issues, fear of diagnosis etc can occur due to health anxiety. A lot of individuals have health anxiety and they develop symptoms like discomfort in stomach, butterflies like sensation in stomach etc. If these anxiety issues are causing significant distress then please visit a doctor for evaluation. Best treatment in anxiety of health issues is reassurance. Reassurance results in reduction of anxiety and increase in confidence. Medicines like SSRIs can help to reduce the unwanted thoughts and you would feel better. For severe anxiety provoking situations medicines like Clonazepam, Lorazepam etc can help. Please consult a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment. I hope this helps you. Thanks, Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist