Can panic disorder cause acid reflux?
I have been having bad anxiety/panic attacks and acid reflux at the same time. They seem to have started at approximately the same time as well. Does one cause the other? How can I treat this?
One can cause the other. It could go both ways. If you are actually having panic attacks, you need to see a psychologist/therapist. A psychiatrist wouldn’t hurt either. As for the reflux -again, assuming that your diagnosis is correct, treatment depends partially on the cause so you need to see your physician.
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Comment from Scott
Time February 14, 2010 at 12:28 am
You need to relax because Panic Disorders can make you miserable and almost kill you.
If it is a disorder as you call it, you should speak to your doctor because there are treatments available with or without medication.
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Comment from John C
Time February 14, 2010 at 12:53 am
Yeah, sometimes your stomach gets all worked up when you are stressed or panicked. Sounds about right to me.
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Comment from Zack K
Time February 14, 2010 at 1:35 am
yes it can
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Comment from girl ? s
Time February 14, 2010 at 1:50 am
Yes….this happens to me when my anxiety is UP! Also, some med’s for anxiety can worsen the heartburn, like I can’t take wellbutrin, because my heartburn goes off the charts, so yes it is normal…
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Comment from Gypsy Girl
Time February 14, 2010 at 2:08 am
One can cause the other. It could go both ways. If you are actually having panic attacks, you need to see a psychologist/therapist. A psychiatrist wouldn’t hurt either. As for the reflux -again, assuming that your diagnosis is correct, treatment depends partially on the cause so you need to see your physician.
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Comment from Ellen McFelon
Time February 13, 2010 at 11:52 pm
yes
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