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I have a hx of anxiety, but i have an unusual warm sensation around my heart. it doesn't hurt, but is concerning. i also have hx of hot flashes?
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Anxiety, Hot flashes: “unusual warm sensation around heart” is likely due to Stress causing Anxiety. Hot flashes can be due to changes in hormones, or body's thermostat (Hypothalamus) becoming more sensitive to slight changes in body temperature. Factors increasing risk of hot flashes: •Smoking. •Obesity. • Physical inactivity. Discuss with Psychiatrist: •Therapy for stress •Breathing Relaxation •Visual Imagery
Answered 10/15/2017
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Anxiety shows itself: In may ways. Once can mentally obsess over things that frighten the person or do behaviors to keep danger away, e.g., ritual behaviors, checking and re-checking. Physically there can be heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, sleeplessness, etc. Please go to a mental health professional for support if you think you have an anxiety disorder. See your doc to rule out medical condtions.
Answered 5/26/2016
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