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Have Extreme Blushing. Face Turns To Extreme Red And Chest Gets Splotchy. How Can I Prevent This?
Hi Doctor. My names Madeline and I'm really confused about some reaction that's happening with my face/chin. Every time I get embarrassed, nervous, anxious, excited, or sometimes just out of the blue, my face gets EXTREMELY red (more than a simple blush) and my chest gets very splotchy. I know that my red hair and pale skin attribute to this, but is there anything I can do to reverse/prevent it? Thanks a lot.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Anxiety can manifest with not only psychological symptoms but with a lot of physical symptoms and physiological changes. The symptoms which you have described appear to be a result of the physiological changes due to anxiety. In some people, these changes can be more pronounced and distressing.
I would suggest that you try relaxation techniques like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, meditation, etc. which will help you control your anxiety and tone down your emotional upheavals, and thereby help you avoid the physical symptoms.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Anxiety can manifest with not only psychological symptoms but with a lot of physical symptoms and physiological changes. The symptoms which you have described appear to be a result of the physiological changes due to anxiety. In some people, these changes can be more pronounced and distressing.
I would suggest that you try relaxation techniques like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, meditation, etc. which will help you control your anxiety and tone down your emotional upheavals, and thereby help you avoid the physical symptoms.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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