Anxiety and stress
Mildहिंदी: संवहनी मनोभ्रंश · தமிழ்: இரத்தக்குழாய் டிமென்ஷியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರಕ್ತನಾಳದ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮಾಂದ್ಯತೆ · తెలుగు: రక్తనాళాల డిమెన్షియా · বাংলা: রক্তনালীর ডিমেনশিয়া · मराठी: रक्तवाहिनी मतिभ्रम · ગુજરાતી: રક્તવાહિની ડિમેન્શિયા
About this condition
Anxiety causes physical symptoms including chest tightness and discomfort, increasingly common in urban India due to work and life stress. The sensation of tight chest often worsens with stress and improves with relaxation. Stress management techniques and counseling are helpful.
Common symptoms
chest tightnessrapid heartbeatshortness of breathworryrestlessnessdifficulty relaxing
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When to see a doctor: after cardiac evaluation if symptoms are recurrent
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Anxiety and stress?
chest tightness, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, worry, restlessness, difficulty relaxing.
When should I see a doctor?
after cardiac evaluation if symptoms are recurrent
Is Anxiety and stress common in India?
Anxiety and stress is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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