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What Causes Breathlessness, Anxiety And Belching?

I have shortness of breath with activity, belching, empty feeling in stomach and anxiety for past week. I did have mid back pain but that does not seem to be a problem now. Especially if I am sitting or laying down. I am very worried and afraid to go to the doctor. The more I Google my symptoms I become more frightened that I may have something serious. what could this be realistically?
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. The symptoms like shortness of breath, persistent belching, empty feelings in stomach etc suggest anxiety and need proper evaluation. You also have fear on searching the symptoms and this also strengthens the diagnosis of anxiety. Please consult a psychiatrist for management and for evaluation.

In anxiety medicines like SSRIs or SNRIs are commonly used for treatment. Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine etc are commonly used. Behaviour therapy and relaxation exercises are other options if you dont want to take medicines. You can consult a psychiatrist for details of treatment.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
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What Causes Breathlessness, Anxiety And Belching?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. The symptoms like shortness of breath, persistent belching, empty feelings in stomach etc suggest anxiety and need proper evaluation. You also have fear on searching the symptoms and this also strengthens the diagnosis of anxiety. Please consult a psychiatrist for management and for evaluation. In anxiety medicines like SSRIs or SNRIs are commonly used for treatment. Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine etc are commonly used. Behaviour therapy and relaxation exercises are other options if you dont want to take medicines. You can consult a psychiatrist for details of treatment. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi Psychiatrist.