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Health Encyclopedia: Anxiety Disorders Diagnosis
- 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
Dealing With Anxiety Symptoms: Shortness of Breath
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertShortness of breath is when you feel you cannot get enough air. You may feel as if your breathing... Read more »
The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...dizziness (without chest pain) Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing without chest pain... Read more »
Heart Palpitations and Anxiety Attacks: Should You Be Worried?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...which can increase heart palpitations. This includes caffeine, alcohol, tobacco and... Read more »
Why You Need to Get Screened for PAT This February
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Health Guide
Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
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...wheezing and rapid breathing, and, as it becomes more severe, all breathing muscles become visibly active.Shortness of breath (dyspnea). Shortness of breath is a major source of distress in... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
...immediately if any of the following symptoms are detected.Symptoms of Left-Side Heart FailureFatigue and shortness of breath (dyspnea) are the first symptoms. They are caused by fluid in the... Read more »Images
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