How can a person suffering severe anxiety about having serious disorders deal with it?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a boy. For the last few months, I have felt like I have had a serious disease. Sometimes I thought it was a brain tumor, sometimes stomach cancer, and sometimes other diseases. Physically I feel a tight band around my head, dry mouth, neck strain, tight muscles, weakness, sweating, acne, and upset stomach. And anytime feeling worried and fear of major diseases. Please help me.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You are suffering from a health anxiety disorder. In this problem, the patient becomes excessively anxious about his health. And the fear that he might have some serious physical illness based on some symptoms experienced. You have some physical symptoms of anxiety due to this disease and fear in your mind. This problem is a common anxiety disorder. Investigations to be done S.TSH (stimulating thyroid hormone-sensitive). Treatment options are as follows. Treatment plan includes medicine and counseling. You should continuously motivate your mind by telling it that you are at a healthy age. Then, to control your anxiety, you can have the medicine I am prescribing to you.

Thank you.