"Transforming Healthcare: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Reem Aslam"

Anxiety Symptoms Nobody Talks About: The Physical Signs Explained | Dr. Reem Aslam Anxiety · Mental Health · MBBS · CBT · Physical Symptoms Anxiety Symptoms Nobody Talks About: A Medical Student Explains the Physical Side Anxiety isn't just worrying. It's a full-body physiological response, and the physical symptoms are real. Dr. Reem Aslam, MBBS April 1, 2026 11 min read Anxiety sends people to the emergency department with chest pain that turns out not to be cardiac. It causes dizziness that gets investigated as vertigo. It produces GI symptoms that get scoped and biopsied. And then the tests come back normal, and the patient is told "it's just anxiety," in a tone that implies it isn't real. It is real. The physical symptoms of anxiety are driven by measurable physiological changes. Understanding them doesn't make them go away, but it does make them less terrifying, and that matters clinically. The Ph...

Why You Can't Sleep: 8 Medical Reasons and What Actually Helps | Dr. Reem Aslam Insomnia · Sleep · Anxiety · CBT · Iron Deficiency Why You Can't Sleep: 8 Medical Reasons and What Actually Helps Chronic insomnia is usually not just stress. Most cases have a specific, treatable cause. Dr. Reem Aslam, MBBS March 29, 2026 12 min read Sleep problems are described vaguely and treated vaguely. "I don't sleep well" could mean difficulty falling asleep, waking repeatedly, waking too early, sleeping too much, sleeping enough but feeling unrefreshed, or genuinely poor quality sleep at every stage. Each of these has different causes. This isn't about sleep hygiene tips you already know. It's about the medical reasons sleep fails, the specific ones that go undiagnosed for years. 30% of adults report insomnia symptoms at any given time 10% meet full criteria for insomnia disorder (chronic, ...