Anxiety is fear for unknown or non-occurred events. In health anxiety, there is fear of having severe medical conditions without any proper symptoms or evidence. This condition is known as hypochondria. Treatment is done with the help of psychotherapy and antidepressant drugs.
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How to reduce anxiety caused due to health issues?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old. I do not smoke or drink. I am suffering from a health anxiety. Recently I got an ECG and blood test done, the results of which I have attached for your consideration. I have an elevated RBC count. Could this be blood cancer? Also kindly note that I was very anxious du... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports that you posted (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Firstly, I would like to know the indications for which so many investigations were done. Did you have any symptoms or was it a general checkup? Do revert if you have an... Read Full »