I'm scared i have cancer
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Hello, this is my first time in this site. English isn't my first language so i apologize for any grammatical mistakes.
I've been feeling quite anxious these past few weeks. I've been having persisent headache for weeks, and i have never had a headache before. I've been feeling very nauseous as well, and i think the nausea is getting worse. Sometimes i have to stop myself from throwing up when i eat.
I've been nauseous before (it happens quite often) but only when i'm nervous / anxious and it disappears as soon as i calm down. But this time the nausea doesn't go away. I tried some medicines and even though they usually work, they didn't stop my nausea this time. My dad passed away a few years ago, 1.5 months after he was diagonsed with liver cancer, which is why i'm scared & panicking right now. I've heard cases of teenagers and kids with brain cancers as well and most of the time everyone says "they get cancer because they spend too much time in front of their computers/tablets/phones".
I've told my mom that i feel sick but she says the headache and nausea will go away. I'm too scared to go to a doctor, i'm not mentally prepared to hear whatever diagnosis the doctor will tell me. I'm 16 years old right now and i spend so much time in front of the computer & phone. And i use my earphone/headphone for hours as well. I tried to google some of the symptomps and the word "cancer" was everywhere. I'm really, really scared i have a brain tumour/cancer.
Has anyone else ever felt like me before?
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christophe65952 Guest
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I would definitely suggest going and getting it checked out as I know it's scary but that's something you have to do and it may turn out to be nothing at all but your health is important secondly the dizzy and nausea can go from anxiety and panic have you seen a therapist? Because I've felt that way and it can be anxiety without a doubt but also check get checked up I promise you'll feel better afterwards
Guest christophe65952
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Hello & thank you for replying. I went to a pediactrician a few days ago. I am not sure if i have axienty or not, but i do feel nauseous often when i'm nervous (ex: during finals, physical education, hanging out with people i'm unfamiliar with). I have been like this ever since 5th grade and now i'm in 11th grade. But this symptom only shows up when i am nervous, so i wonder if i really do have anxiety or not.
jan34534 Guest
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First of all stop googling your symptoms! It will drive you crazy and most likely does not pertain to you at all!
you see, most symptoms are in many different conditions. For example, a headache can be found in someone who may need new glasses, Or it can be found in somebody with allergies, or stress, or having the flu, or many many other things. That's why you should not Google your symptoms.
You are only 16 years old and the chance of you having cancer is extremely small!
There has been no definite proof yet that computers, phone etc. cause cancer. Even if they did, it would take years and years of using these things for that to happen. You are way too young. But when you do use your phone see if you can use earbuds or speakerphone when talking, because that's a good habit to get into for your entire life.
your symptoms do not sound like cancer at all. Most headaches are tension headaches caused by stress.
young kids and teens who get brain cancer is very rare. Its Not because they were on their computer.
nausea can also be caused by many different things. Stress and tension can definitely cause it. Sometimes it's what people eat.
The majority of symptoms that people get or not caused by some terrible disease. We all get aches and pains.
If the nausea continues just ask your mom if she could take you for a check up. Maybe you just need something to calm down your stomach.
just try and relax and remember you're very young and the odds are that you will be just fine. 😄🌸🌸🌸
Guest jan34534
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