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Is anxiety fatal?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Anxiety can be impairing (interferes with the patient's ability to perform every day tasks normally), and has been found to be associated with suicide attempts in patients with generalized anxiet... Read More
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Doctor could anxiety turn into dep.. over time because from ur explanation I'm kinda in the middle of both, I worry too much and at the same time i cnt eat or sleep and i feel like there is no way out
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - If you actually have an anxiety disorder, you may concomitantly have symptoms of depression. In some cases, it may be very difficult to distinguish the symptoms of depression from the symptoms of the ... Read More
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Is the anxiaty attack can be deadly ? I mean heart burn palpitations fear short breath and other depression symptoms .thk u
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - No, anxiety attacks are not lethal, although the symptoms may feel grave enough. It is perfectly normal for anyone to be subject to brief episodes of intense anxiety from time to time, and a consider... Read More
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I get really bad anxiety attacks and I think that I am having a heart attack. I am worried that I might have heart disease, what are the symptoms of it ? How can I differentiate between them ?
Dr. Karim Farah, Pulmonology - you are too young to have a cardiac infarct. you just need to be convinced that the pains you are feeling are not due to heart problems but to the anxiety. you need to be followed up by a psychiatrist... Read More
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How can I treat anxiety and panic attacks leading to fast heart rate without the use of medicine and what kind of doctor should i go see??
Dr. Jihad Irani, Family Medicine - There are some breathing techniques and some stress management techniques that can be used. A psychiatrist or psychotherapist, or a family doctor who is comfortable in treating anxiety (without meds) ... Read More
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What the best pills for Panic and anxiety attacks for quick relief?
Dr. Karim Farah, Pulmonology - there are several medications (anxiolytics, benzodiazepines....)and techniques that one can use to relief the anxiety/panic attacks. all medications need a physician's prescription. you need to s... Read More
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