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How Can Sharp Pain At The Navel When Diagnosed With Panic And Anxiety Disorder Be Treated?
Question: I've been diagnosed with a panic an anxiety disorder and I am on medication they're called escitalopram I normally should be taking daily but stopped not that long ago. anyways the last couple weeks I been feeling really anxious and I get a sharp pain from time to time below my belly button I get head aches too its making me more anxious thinking about it and I don't know whats wrong
Brief Answer:
It's due to irregular medication / triggered by stomach upset
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Panic Anxiety disorder mostly is associated with transitional phases of life and can be easily controlled by wise use of self determination, expert advise &medication with needful psychotherapy.
In your case irregular intake of medicine can lead to side effect like head ache and pain in abdomen or
You really have digestive problem (infection, allergy or wrong eating habits) causing stomach pain and repeated poops as a trigger for your anxiety panic attack which in turn leads to head ache and stomach ache and the vicious circle goes on.
*In this scenario you need to consult our family physician and psychiatrist. Get the problem set ,start with the medicines advised regularly and stick to a healthy life style for an early recovery.
I hope that helps you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
It's due to irregular medication / triggered by stomach upset
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Panic Anxiety disorder mostly is associated with transitional phases of life and can be easily controlled by wise use of self determination, expert advise &medication with needful psychotherapy.
In your case irregular intake of medicine can lead to side effect like head ache and pain in abdomen or
You really have digestive problem (infection, allergy or wrong eating habits) causing stomach pain and repeated poops as a trigger for your anxiety panic attack which in turn leads to head ache and stomach ache and the vicious circle goes on.
*In this scenario you need to consult our family physician and psychiatrist. Get the problem set ,start with the medicines advised regularly and stick to a healthy life style for an early recovery.
I hope that helps you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
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