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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Are There Cures For Anxiety Attacks?

Health Encyclopedia: Skin Clammy

Definition

Clammy skin is cool, moist, and usually pale.


Alternative Names

Sweat - cold; Clammy skin; Cold sweat


Considerations

Clammy skin may be an emergency. Call your doctor immediately.


Common Causes
  • Shock
  • Severe pain
  • Heart attack
  • Anxiety attack
  • Heat exhaustion

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Health Guide

How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
There are a number of different medications that are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to treat depression, have been found to be effective in... Read more »
Symptoms of Anxiety
...font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} There are several different types of anxiety, including, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Post... Read more »
Chest Pain
...font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Chest pains are frequently a part of anxiety attacks. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) lists chest pains as a symptom... Read more »
Claustrophobia
...in a small or enclosed space. Claustrophobia is classified as a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder. A specific phobia is an irrational or unreasonable fear of an object or a... Read more »
20 Ways to Deal with Holiday Anxiety
...Roman","serif";} The holidays are a stressful time for many different reasons. Some people with anxiety have a difficult time with the many activities going on, some may be experiencing... Read more »

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