Could headache and mild dyspnea be due to stress?
Patient: hi i have been feeling unwell for 10 days but before i was totally healthy i have dypsnea lightheadness and pulse of 90bpm my blpr was at first 140/85 then it returned to be 110/75 over the next few days i feel tired exhausted very depressed i m 32 years old my hb is 10 and i m taking ferroglobin caps for that i also take procoralan for tachycardia but still have taht light head and headache and mild dypsnea my doctor says i m stressed that s it and that this is anxiety but i really doubt that pls help me i m very afraid Doctor: hiI understand your concern.Yes it may due to stress and anxiety.tachycardia, palpitation, difficulty in breathing etc might indicate anxiety.Anxiety is unconcerned fear which produce physical symptoms.This condition can be treated with SSRI like sertraline and paroxetine.Anxiolytic can be beneficial like etizolam and clonazepam.Do take doctors advise before taking medicines.Regular exercise, yoga, meditations, relaxation exercise will help.Take proper sleep and food regularly.I hope i have answered your query.Happy to help you.Take care.