A male asked:
what is anxiety? i'm 18 and have been experiencing a feeling of impending doom when it comes to my health. fluttering heartbeat, sweats, numbness
1 doctor answer
Dr. Mathew Chengot answered
43 years experience Cardiology
Correct: The symptoms you are experiencing are symptoms of anxiety . See your physician
Answered on Dec 27, 2014
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawi answered
49 years experience Psychiatry
Yes it can: Anxiety can present with various symptoms to include chest pain , shortness of breath, , dizziness and feeling like going to fainf in addition to th ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Unlikely: Given your age & the pattern it does not suggest cardiac disease. You can always get a checkup & have your doc sort it out.
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Paul Pyles answered
33 years experience Addiction Medicine
See your doctor : You are describing classic Panic/ Anxiety disorder symptoms. With a normal heart work up, ask your doctor about starting you on an SSRI.
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Gross answered
46 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Hear beat: this appears to be related to anxiety see your PCP
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