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How do i stop anxiety about my health? every time i get the slightest chest pain or feel nauseous, i think i'm having a heart attack.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Generalized anxiety do is common & can be helped thru therapy & medications if warranted, following evaluation by a mental health professional.

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Answered 7/18/2013

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A member asked:

How do i stop anxiety about my health? every time i get the slightest chest pain or feel nauseous, i think i'm having a heart attack.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and 6 doctors agreed

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