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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Signs Of Stress

Health Encyclopedia: Stress Conditions With Similar Symptoms

Conditions with Similar Symptoms


The physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:

  • A fast heart rate
  • Rapid, shallow breathing
  • Increased muscle tension

Anxiety is an emotional disorder, however, and is characterized by feelings of apprehension, uncertainty, fear, or panic. Unlike stress, the triggers for anxiety are not necessarily or even usually associated with specific stressful or threatening conditions. Some individuals with anxiety disorders have numerous phys...

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Health Guide

Asthma and Stress Management
...health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of stress range from the benign to the dramatic – from simply feeling tired at the... Read more »
10 Tips For Helping Children with Anxiety During the Holidays
...are ten tips for helping children to cope with holiday anxiety: 1)      Look for and recognize signs of stress in children. Some signs of anxiety can include: a.       Crying or... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Symptoms
...Symptoms. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and, in older people, can be easily mistaken for symptoms of stress or aging. They include:Chronic fatigueSensitivityto coldHeadacheMuscle and... Read more »
Stress Incontinence
The primary symptom of stress incontinence is leakage due to activities that apply pressure to a full bladder. High-impact exercise poses the greatest risk for leaking. But stress incontinence can... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Causes
CausesResearchers are still uncertain about the causes of premenstrual syndrome. Evidence suggests that fluctuations in hormones and brain chemicals play a role.Activity in the... Read more »

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