Does anyone else get acid reflux with health anxiety. I swear i get it every day and then I panic because I think I have some sort of cancer and then the acid gets worse it's like a vicious circle. Can anyone help please
yes, acid reflux as well as gastritis are very common with health anxiety and just anxiety in general. there is a very strong connection between the brain and the entire Gastro intestinal system. So when somebody has a lot of stress and anxiety, it’s very common to have these conditions. I have had bouts with gastritis for several years and I know for sure it’s because of my stress and chronic anxiety. you’ve probably heard of people who are super stressed and end up getting ulcers. That’s that connection I was talking about.
have you seen a doctor about this? If not it’s a good idea to do that so that you can get on the right medication to reduce the acid. How long has this been going on?
Don’t worry about cancer, just get a diagnosis and proper treatment for the acid reflux, so you protect the lining of your esophagus.
It’s very important to eat the right foods with this condition. You must stay away from acidic foods which include all junk foods, cheese, red meat, pop, sauces, Orange juice and many more. You can find all of this online . stick to alkaline type foods such as green vegetables, chicken and turkey, egg whites, avocados, raisins, etc.
hope You feel better soon! 