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Can Acid Reflux Lead To Anxiety Attacks?
I have a theory that I am experiencing acid reflux, which is triggering Anxiety attacks. Usually after I eat, I feel a slight pressure around the diaphragm area and sometimes experience what I thought were "heart hiccups" (could be gas). At first, I would panic, thinking I was having a heart attack which would bring on Anxiety attacks: increased heartrate, pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, weakness, hot/cold flashes, etc... Could this be true? I typically feel better after I burp. Just the other day I was running on the treadmill and I drank a bit of Gatorade while running. Shortly thereafter, I felt like my heart skipped a beat, which could be gas... not really sure.
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
hi,
Welcome to HCM
From your complaints it appears, that your major concern here is the fear of having a heart problem due to the resemblence of the symptoms profile you currently are having to the cardiac problems.
well, to have such worry is normal, as the acid related problem often mimick cardiac symptoms. It is possibly the source of stress, which in turn is causing anxiety symptoms.
I would suggest, get an ECG done, it will help to rule out any cardiac conditions if present.
Do consult a genere physician, discuss your concern with him and if there is any problem is found, it will be managed timely. If your anxiety is secondary to this, it will subside on doctors assurance.
Welcome for further suggestions
Regards,
Dr Pankaj Borade
Welcome to HCM
From your complaints it appears, that your major concern here is the fear of having a heart problem due to the resemblence of the symptoms profile you currently are having to the cardiac problems.
well, to have such worry is normal, as the acid related problem often mimick cardiac symptoms. It is possibly the source of stress, which in turn is causing anxiety symptoms.
I would suggest, get an ECG done, it will help to rule out any cardiac conditions if present.
Do consult a genere physician, discuss your concern with him and if there is any problem is found, it will be managed timely. If your anxiety is secondary to this, it will subside on doctors assurance.
Welcome for further suggestions
Regards,
Dr Pankaj Borade
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