Question 1

can you get gerd from ptsd from war?

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Possibly: The stress of PTSD and other such disorders may cause hyper acidity and changes in eating habits, which can lead to heartburn and reflux. See your doctor to assure that this is controlled in order to prevent long-term consequences.

Question 2

i have anxiety bipolar depression ptsd copd gerd just had abnormal results for uti also high chol. never been tested before for my liver?

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Ask your Doctor: If had bloodwork that included a comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) then liver function tests (lfts) are included in it. If not, depending on origin of concern, this test or others looking for liver diseases (like hepatitis a/b/c) can be done.

Question 3

muscle burning, fatigue, heavy legs,  heart palpitations, gerd, malaise lasts for mos. diagnosed with ptsd and panic disorder. anxiety cause these symptoms? my doc sees no blood test abnormalities.

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Its possible.: So many systems involved over long pariods of time. Suggests you may be right. Are you able to perform tasks. Is it hard to get out of bed in the morning. do you eat well? Do you cry or feel weepy. I would suggest you check out  a mental health professional for further guidance.

Question 4

do i have ptsd?

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I don't know: Dear annnnn, we don't know your history - so we can't even hazard a guess. Ptsd occurs after a life threatening or horrific trauma & has sxs of reliving,  avoidance and hyperarousal.

Question 5

how serious is ptsd?

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PTSD is like many: illnesses. There are mild, moderate and severe forms. Patients who suffer from any  forms may live satisfying and productive lives with the proper treatment.  PTSD can be associated with a variety of medical illnesses, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.,due to the constant anxiety, among other problems. Treating the illness is the sufferers best option. It's quite serious.

Question 6

what is complex ptsd?

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Complex PTSD: Complex PTSD is a proposed diagnosis to be added to the medical diagnostic system to cover individuals who have had chronic trauma and whose resulting symptoms are different or in addition to typical PTSD.  For example chronic trauma may cause more damage to self-concept, and it may predispose people to more complex and challenging issues with anxiety etc.  Good question!

Question 7

how can ptsd be treated?

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Therapy: In most cases ptsd is treated by psychologists with psychotherapy using cognitive-behavior or insight-oriented techniques.  Talking about and through traumas in a safe environment over time helps. If there is concommitent depression or severe symptoms psychiatric consultation and medications are often used in combination with therapy. Some techniques such as emdr remain subject to skepticism.

Question 8

what to do if that i might have ptsd?

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If you have: Symptoms that are negatively impacting your quality of life - by all means, get a psychiatric or psychological comprehensive evaluation. The findings will help to guide treatment options that you are offered. Take care.

Question 9

what are the signs or symptoms of ptsd?

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Quite a few of them.: There are many signs and symptoms--see the image included here. I assume you or someone you know maybe experiencing  some emotional difficulty? If so, please consult doc/therapist/psychiatrist for an evaluation and treatment. It is not easy, but doable with appropriate/adequate support. Best of luck to you.

Question 10

how could i tell if i have ptsd from my deployment to iraq in 2010?

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Talk to a doctor : If you think you might have symptoms after your deployment, seek help. Talk to your doctor, or go to the va! if you were in combat, have sleep disturbance, are jumpy, and have nightmares or intrusive images of your experiences, are irritable or withdrawn from others, you may be suffering from ptsd, or a similar disorder. It is treatable. Get help!

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