Can Anxiety Cause Heart Problems
Health Encyclopedia: Anxiety Disorders Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
A physical examination and medical and personal history is essential. 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 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 life changes, or stressful events.
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Expert & Community Posts
The Link Between Anxiety and Cardiovascular Disease
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...in the past there is a distinct connection between anxiety and increased risk of cardiovascular... Read more »
What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...Researchers concluded that in the presence of stress or anxiety, symptoms such as chest pain and... Read more »
Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertThis post has been provided by Paul of AnxietyGuru.com. As you may remember, last week, one of my... Read more »
Jaw Pain Could Be Sign of Serious Heart Condition
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...the same as sighing. Sighing is more likely due to anxiety. With respect to the question about... Read more »
Dealing With Anxiety Symptoms: Shortness of Breath
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...attack. When shortness of breath is caused by anxiety, it may be because you are breathing... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »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 »Coronary Artery Disease: Prognosis
...include injured muscles, fractures, arthritis, spasms, and infections.Other causes of chest pain include:Anxiety attacksGastrointestinal disorders (gallstone attacks, peptic ulcer disease, hiatal... Read more »Stress: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Conditions with Similar SymptomsThe physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:A fast heart rateRapid, shallow breathingIncreased muscle tensionAnxiety is an... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Complications
Studies consistently report that all types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.Association with Depression and Bipolar... Read more »Images
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