Dr Arora Web Series Season 2 -

She’s seen three orthopedists, a neurologist, and a physiotherapist. MRI, nerve conduction studies, blood work — all normal. One neurologist hinted, “Maybe it’s stress.” Riya was offended. “I’m not stressed. I love my job.”

High-functioning anxiety and somatic symptom disorder — when emotional distress manifests as chronic physical pain with no medical cause. dr arora web series season 2

The Silent Switchboard (Ep. 3)

Dr. Arora (the affable, middle-aged sexologist and counselor) is approached by , a 28-year-old software team lead in Gurugram. Externally, Riya is a star performer — leads meetings, closes deals, mentors juniors. Internally, she’s been suffering from debilitating lower back pain and random episodes of “electric shocks” in her left arm for eight months. She’s seen three orthopedists, a neurologist, and a

Riya initially resists. She calls Dr. Arora late one night after another “shock episode” during a code review. He doesn’t give medical advice — instead, he asks: “If your best friend had this pain, what would you tell her?” “I’m not stressed