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Are GERD, Anxiety And Stress Different From Each Other?
Question: how do you tell the difference between gerd an
xiety and stress I have been diagnosed with constant anxiety but the symptoms I have are the exact same as gerd symptoms the shortness of breath chest tightness throat tightness
xiety and stress I have been diagnosed with constant anxiety but the symptoms I have are the exact same as gerd symptoms the shortness of breath chest tightness throat tightness
Brief Answer:
major difference but connected with each other
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
GERD is medical illness in which re-flux of content stomach comes out and feeling burning sensation in chest area and in food pipe. Beside anxiety is terminology in which unexplained fear and result in mental and physical symptoms like palpitation, breathlessness, dryness of mouth, etc.
GERD may be due to anxiety, anxiety sometimes precipitate GERD. Stress is a situation which result in anxiety and stress increased the secretion of acid which result in GERD.
Thus both are connected with each other.
Thank you
major difference but connected with each other
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
GERD is medical illness in which re-flux of content stomach comes out and feeling burning sensation in chest area and in food pipe. Beside anxiety is terminology in which unexplained fear and result in mental and physical symptoms like palpitation, breathlessness, dryness of mouth, etc.
GERD may be due to anxiety, anxiety sometimes precipitate GERD. Stress is a situation which result in anxiety and stress increased the secretion of acid which result in GERD.
Thus both are connected with each other.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thank you very much very helpful
Brief Answer:
Get well soon
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Welcome.
If any problem or difficulty in future you can contact.
Get well soon.
Thank you
Get well soon
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Welcome.
If any problem or difficulty in future you can contact.
Get well soon.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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