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Hypochondria and slurpy lung feeling
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Hypochondria and slurpy lung feeling
by michfo, Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
Hi
Recently I've been plagued by what I believe to be hypochondria - I always feel like I'm going to die, sometimes afraid to fall asleep because I think I'm going to go in anaphylactic shock while I'm sleeping. I've also become afraid to eat certain foods (e.g. peanuts) because I think that I will have magically developped a life-threatening allergy overnight.
I have experienced physical symptoms (such as tingly face, arms, hands as well as heart palpitations) that I believe are anxiety-related. However, I have been having this slurpy feeling in my chest that I can't quite identify, and does cause me to worry. It's usually accompanied with back pain (mid to upper) and burping. I also always feel like I should be coughing up sputum (as though I had a cold), but when I cough nothing comes up. I feel as though something is not quite right there (I'm still trying to get chest x-rays) and I was just wondering if it was linked to the hypochondria or if it's something more serious.
Recently I've been plagued by what I believe to be hypochondria - I always feel like I'm going to die, sometimes afraid to fall asleep because I think I'm going to go in anaphylactic shock while I'm sleeping. I've also become afraid to eat certain foods (e.g. peanuts) because I think that I will have magically developped a life-threatening allergy overnight.
I have experienced physical symptoms (such as tingly face, arms, hands as well as heart palpitations) that I believe are anxiety-related. However, I have been having this slurpy feeling in my chest that I can't quite identify, and does cause me to worry. It's usually accompanied with back pain (mid to upper) and burping. I also always feel like I should be coughing up sputum (as though I had a cold), but when I cough nothing comes up. I feel as though something is not quite right there (I'm still trying to get chest x-rays) and I was just wondering if it was linked to the hypochondria or if it's something more serious.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jun 15, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 15, 2007 12:00AM
The first thing to do is to be examined. When a doctor listens to your chest sounds, he or she will be able to tell you if there is anything there, and if so, follow up with x-rays. It certainly could be hypochondria, but if this seems different to you, it would be worth while following up.
