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Are Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness Symptoms Of Anxiety?

I m having shortness of breath more and more often. I don t feel anxious, but I have had. I was diagnosed several years back and I haven t been on any prescriptions for it. When I get short of breath, my heart also beats harder. Today, I got dizzy out of nowhere and nearly passed out. Could this be my anxiety? Is this something that others with anxiety experience? It is a first for me
Thu, 7 Apr 2016
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shortness of breath and dizziness symptoms of anxiety . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like ear infection , condition like meniere's disease , food poisoning , heart problem or anxiety disorder . I can also occur due to viral infection , chest infection or cardiac problem. the symptoms can also occur due to psychological reasons like stress and anxiety. I would suggest you to stay calm , avoid bending forward , drink plenty of fluid and drink green tea thrice a day . If condition doesn't get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan of ear , examine with otoscope , rotatory chair test and balance test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like gentamycin , antiemetic drug ,anti inflammatory along with vestibular therapy . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist ( as your already been to cardiologist ) or to chest specialist for chest infection .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal's  Response
Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Yes shortness of breath and dizziness are symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.

Also note the other symptoms of anxiety disorder: Fear, insomnia, palpitation, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, fatigue

You should consult the psychiatric
Remove your fear
Take anxiolytic drugs
Behavior and cognitive therapy
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Are Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness Symptoms Of Anxiety?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shortness of breath and dizziness symptoms of anxiety . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like ear infection , condition like meniere s disease , food poisoning , heart problem or anxiety disorder . I can also occur due to viral infection , chest infection or cardiac problem. the symptoms can also occur due to psychological reasons like stress and anxiety. I would suggest you to stay calm , avoid bending forward , drink plenty of fluid and drink green tea thrice a day . If condition doesn t get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan of ear , examine with otoscope , rotatory chair test and balance test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like gentamycin , antiemetic drug ,anti inflammatory along with vestibular therapy . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist ( as your already been to cardiologist ) or to chest specialist for chest infection . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari