A lot of the questions we receive here on AnxietyConnection have to do with members wondering if their physical symptoms are caused by anxiety or if they have some underlying medical condition. This is a difficult question to answer even for your doctor. One of the confusing aspects of an anxiety disorder is how many of the symptoms can overlap with medical diseases and disorders. The other thing to remember is that it is very possible to have some sort of medical problem which is...
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