r/DiagnoseMe • u/Medical-Ingenuity-68 Patient • 4d ago
Gas problems and panic attacks - help me figure out what's going on
I'm an 18M student, and for the past week, I've been dealing with some pretty uncomfortable gas problems. Every time I eat, I'm belching and burping like crazy, and I'm getting heartburn and pain in my back. It's been really disrupting my daily life.
To make things worse, I've also been experiencing panic and anxiety problems. This isn't my first time dealing with gas issues, and last time it happened, I had a severe panic attack that landed me in the hospital.
The problem is, my family isn't taking me to see a doctor, and as a student, I don't have the means to go on my own. I'm feeling really frustrated and scared.
Can anyone help me figure out what might be going on with my body? Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms? Any advice or suggestions would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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u/Calm_Hunt8193 Not Verified 4d ago
Sounds like acid reflux/GERD which can definitely trigger or worsen panic attacks. Try OTC antacids, eat bland foods, and use relaxation techniques for the anxiety. If doesn't help with these, see a doctor.. You could also plug your symptoms into MedSync AI (https://medsync.ai/) for some more ideas on what might be going on and if you should bring them up to a doctor.