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Medical Anxiety
I have severe health anxiety when ever I goes to doctor office or hospital feel my heartbeat increase and BP also increase but outside hospital and doctor office it's normal . Please help me how to deal it why I am unable to control my nerve
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Do breathing exercises
Brisk walking
Mild streching
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keep your body dehydrated,
reduce your screen time
start reading books
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For better results consult psychologist/ psychiatrist
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This is normal anxiety. Start doing exercises regularly to relax your body.. Get help from friendly doctors. There are many good doctors with whom you can open up.
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Do regular physical exercises
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Try to overcome medical phobia by doing meeting with medical professionals,reading medical related articles ,watching medical related movies etc
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Try to mingle with doctors in and around your flat ,house,locality,relatives. Spend time with your friends who you trust more
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It's just because of over thinking , if places are making you hyper try online consultation
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Consult psychologist for better evaluation
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as a physiotherapist i can recommend only breathing exercise
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Consult with psychiatrist or psychologist and discuss the same for proper treatment
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You are experiencing what’s commonly called “medical or white-coat anxiety.” It happens when the body’s “fight or flight” response activates due to fear or stress around medical settings — leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure.
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1 Breathing control:
Sit comfortably, close your eyes.
Inhale slowly through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 2 seconds, and exhale gently through your mouth for 6 seconds (as if blowing out a candle).
Repeat for 10 rounds twice daily, and before visiting a doctor.
2 Progressive muscle relaxation:
Tense and relax each muscle group (shoulders, arms, legs) for 5 seconds, then release.
This reduces physical tension and helps calm nerves.
3 Body awareness techniques:
Practice mindfulness or guided relaxation for 10 minutes daily.
Apps or calming music can also help.
Health Tips
Avoid overthinking the situation — remember, anxiety is just your body’s temporary stress reaction.
Go for a short walk or do light stretching before appointments.
Stay hydrated and maintain regular exercise — movement helps release natural calming hormones.
If anxiety becomes too frequent or affects daily life, consider discussing with a clinical psychologist for additional coping strategies
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It's not as major issue as you are thinking...you are just doing overthinking .....nothing to worry...
There is a simple way to control yourself from such situation...
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You need to do breathing exercises
....inhale from nose deeply while mouth closed and then deeply exhale from mouth....like you are blowing a candle...do this exercise 10 repetitions 2 sets per day...It will help you to get relax and calm by decresing stress....try it..
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Always think positive things...surrounding you...Just you need to be in happy mood...enjoy small things...Do whatever you want..or you like to do...and make yourself happy..
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Dr. Steephan John (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
you are having whit coat syndrome
kindly start practicing your deep breathing exercises
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for more details kindly contact the radiant clinic CMH road Indiranagar
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Do guided meditation daily for 21 days. Deep breathing exercises n relaxation techniques will definitely help you.
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Before hospital visit do deep breathing exercises
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Foods rich in vitamin B12 help
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