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anxiety? or…?
i've suffered anxiety like this for a while, but it's been gone for a year and i think it may be coming back.. or i actually have a health problem. usually, (with my anxiety), when i feel an ache or pain i google it and psyche myself out. i am a hypochondriac, (or at least i used to be), and idk if i'm forming it again. I've been feeling great pressure in my chest (i'm 18 years old so i have no idea if a heart condition should be a concern), and i keep belching. the belching relieves the pressure for a minute and then it all comes back. i can feel the air or "pressure" release for a few seconds when i belch. yesterday, i made myself vomit because i was nauseous. does that have to do with this? i read a lot about this belching sensation with pressure having to do with acid reflex but i'm unsure. i am scared that this is something serious and i'm just "assuming" it is anxiety. but on the other hand, if it was thattt serious wouldn't i not have the energy to worry or go on advicenators? help me!
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I too often google symptoms of mine or my children and can usually find a horrible illness that fits. I think most of us can and the more we do it the more worried we become. Honestly, it sounds like your constant stress and worry are causing your gastric issues. You might find that your problem will subside if you stay off the internet googling symptoms and just relax. You are getting yourself all worked up. I would suggest seeing a doctor very soon. You may have an illness that needs addressing. However, it really doesnt sound heart related as much as more a gastric issue. Gas can feel like a heart attack I've been told. I know when I was pregnant I had horrible chest pain due to heart burn and it was awful. Also, do you ever recall for example being crazy in love with someone who broke your heart? I know for me when that happened I couldnt sleep or eat and had terrible chest pain from the constant stress. I think you may be feeling something similar. But like I said, see a doctor and stop googling. Get out doors soak in some sun even if it's cold. Take a walk for some fresh air. Do some stretches, drink lots of water, talk with friends who make you laugh. I think you will feel better in a matter of hours. Your mind and body just need some rest and relaxation. Oh, and one more thing; if I didn't say it before STOP googling symptoms!
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Wow, if you are going to Google every ache and pain you’re going to drive yourself nuts and make yourself sick. If you are not already a hypochondriac you will be. We are not doctors we cannot tell you what these aches and pains are only a doctor can do that for you. I will tell you this though if you run to your doctor for every ache and pain the doctor will label you a hypochondriac and treat you as such; this is bad for you.
Chest pains can be a symptom of a heart condition. Most of the time they are just what they appear to be; muscular chest pain. If belching stops the pain then you most probably have a gas problem that gets under your chest and causes the pain. This is not generally related to a heart condition though it might be a symptom. The anxiety you suffer causes chest pain.
Medicine is still just a science and not an exact science at that. Between your hypochondria and anxiety I would guess your symptoms are more psychosomatic than actual symptoms. The only one who can tell you for certain is your doctor.
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