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History Of Chest Pain. Increased Heartbeat, Dizziness, Tiredness. Due To Anxiety?
Hi, I have been having chest pains for the last year and was taken to A&E a few times in an ambulance as i was out of breath and in alot of pain. I have been told this is anxiety and i suffer from bad panic attacks and am pretty much housebound. I am very overweight and am a recovering alcoholic. My heart pounds most nights and wakes me up and keeps me awake! I feel constantly dizzy and tired and not in touch with my surroundings. Could this all really just be anxiety as i am worried there is something wrong with my heart even though i have had an EKG ......could they have missed something?
Mon, 31 Dec 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum
Your current symptoms can occur in panic attacks which is a type of anxiety disorder, specially in presence of anxiety disorder. Being overweight and history of alcohol addiction are risk factors for developing anxiety.
So, it is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist. He will help you in de-addiction too.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you Good Health.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum
Your current symptoms can occur in panic attacks which is a type of anxiety disorder, specially in presence of anxiety disorder. Being overweight and history of alcohol addiction are risk factors for developing anxiety.
So, it is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist. He will help you in de-addiction too.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you Good Health.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Hello..........
Thanks for your query. Panic attacks are the likely diagnosis for the above mentioned set of symptoms. Use of alcohol is a predisposing factor for anxiety symptoms and hence i would complement you on your attempt to abstain from alcohol. Effective management is available for your panic attacks in terms of anti-anxiety medication and psychotherapy (cognitive behavioural therapy).
Regards
Dr Sundar Gnanavel
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. Panic attacks are the likely diagnosis for the above mentioned set of symptoms. Use of alcohol is a predisposing factor for anxiety symptoms and hence i would complement you on your attempt to abstain from alcohol. Effective management is available for your panic attacks in terms of anti-anxiety medication and psychotherapy (cognitive behavioural therapy).
Regards
Dr Sundar Gnanavel
Psychiatrist
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