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Q: Nausea in public: social anxiety or gastric disorder?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 10th, 2006

For the last 3 years I have had a constant nausea feeling. When the feeling first began Doctors had me try 3 different kinds of medacine and non of them helped so they decided to remove my gull bladder which still did not help. I notice that the nausea feeling gets worse after I eat but I still have slight nausea for 60 to 70% of the day. It also worsens in public situations. I feel that I have social anxiety but I believe that I also have some sort of stomach problems. The feeling has consumed my life. I can't go anywhere without worrying that I will "get sick". I have been thinking about going to the student health service on campus but don't know who to see. Do I see someone for social anxiety problems or for stomach problems? Please help me.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 8th, 2007

Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, and Colon Disorders Answ

If the nausea that you experience gets worse in public situations, then you may be experiencing social anxiety disorder. To exclude a stomach disorder, you can consult an internist and request a gastroscopy. If everything tests OK with your stomach, you might then consider seeking help from a mental health doctor or professional.

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