Acute Anxiety Disorder
Diagnosis
Because anxiety accompanies so many medical conditions, some serious, it is extremely important for the doctor to uncover any medical problems or medications that might underlie or be masked by an anxiety attack. The doctor will perform a physical examination and ask about the patients medical and personal history.
The patient should describe any occurrence of anxiety disorders or depression in the family and mention any other contributing factors, such as excessive caffeine use, recent...
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Anxiety Disorders: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fear and stress reactions are essential for human survival. They enable people to pursue important goals and to respond appropriately to danger. In a... Read more »
Generalized anxiety disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a pattern of frequent, constant worry and anxiety over many different activities and events.Alternative... Read more »
Generalized anxiety disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
GAD; Anxiety disorderSymptomsThe main symptom is the almost constant presence of worry or tension, even when there is little or no cause. Worries... Read more »
Generalized anxiety disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Generalized anxiety disorder
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