Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Anxiety Disorders includes the 2
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Medical Books Excerpts
Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Anxiety Disorders
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Medical Books Excerpts
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
- "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
- "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders: Online Medical Books
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Generalized anxiety disorder:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Generalized anxiety disorder can begin at any age but typically has an onset in the 20s and 30s. Psychological or physiologic symptoms of anxiety states vary with the degree of anxiety. Mild anxiety mainly causes psychological symptoms, with unusual self-awareness and alertness to the environment. Moderate anxiety leads to selective inattention but with the ability to concentrate on a single task. Severe anxiety causes an inability to concentrate on more than scattered details of a task. A panic state with acute anxiety causes a complete loss of concentration, typically with unintelligible speech.
Physical examination of the patient with generalized anxiety disorder may reveal signs or symptoms of motor tension, including trembling, muscle aches and spasms, headaches, and an inability to relax. Autonomic signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, tachycardia, sweating, and abdominal complaints.
In addition, the patient may startle easily and complain of feeling apprehensive, fearful, or angry. There may also be difficulty concentrating, eating, and sleeping. The medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial histories fail to identify a specific physical or environmental cause of the anxiety.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Major depression:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
The primary features of major depression are a predominantly sad mood and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. The patient may complain of feeling “down in the dumps,” express doubts about his self-worth or ability to cope, or simply appear unhappy and apathetic. He may also report feeling angry or anxious. Symptoms tend to be more severe than those caused by dysthymic disorder, which is a milder, chronic form of depression. (See Dysthymic disorder, page 456.) Other common signs include difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly, distractibility, and indecisiveness. All physiologic and psychologic processes are slowed. Anergia and fatigue are common as are anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) and insomnia. Take special note if the patient reveals suicidal thoughts, a preoccupation with death, or previous suicide attempts.
The psychosocial history may reveal life problems or losses that can account for the depression. Alternatively, the patient’s medical history may implicate a physical disorder or the use of prescription, nonprescription, or illegal drugs that can cause depression.
The patient may report an increase or a decrease in appetite, sleep disturbances (for example, insomnia or early awakening), a lack of interest in sexual activity, constipation, or diarrhea. Other signs that you may note during a physical examination include agitation (such as hand wringing or restlessness) and reduced psychomotor activity (for example, slowed speech).
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Anxiety disorder, generalized:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Generalized anxiety disorder can begin at any age but typically has an onset between ages 20 and 40. It’s equally common in men and women. Psychological or physiologic symptoms of anxiety states vary with the degree of anxiety. Mild anxiety mainly causes psychological symptoms, with unusual self-awareness and alertness to the environment. Moderate anxiety leads to selective inattention but with the ability to concentrate on a single task. Severe anxiety causes an inability to concentrate on more than scattered details of a task. A panic state with acute anxiety causes a complete loss of concentration, often with unintelligible speech.
Physical examination of the patient with generalized anxiety disorder may reveal symptoms of motor tension, including trembling, muscle aches and spasms, headaches, and an inability to relax. Autonomic signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, tachycardia, sweating, and abdominal complaints.
In addition, the patient may startle easily and complain of feeling apprehensive, fearful, or angry and of having difficulty concentrating, eating, and sleeping. The medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial histories fail to identify a specific physical or environmental cause of the anxiety.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Depression, major:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
The primary features of major depression are a predominantly sad mood and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. Symptoms tend to be more severe than those caused by dysthymic disorder, which is a milder, chronic form of depression. (See Dysthymic disorder: A chronic affective disorder.)
The depressive patient may complain of feeling “down in the dumps,” express doubts about his self-worth or ability to cope, or simply appear unhappy and apathetic. He may also report feeling angry or anxious.
Other common signs include difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly, distractibility, and indecisiveness. Take special note if the patient reveals suicidal thoughts, a preoccupation with death, or previous suicide attempts.
The psychosocial history may reveal life problems or losses that can account for the depression. Alternatively, the patient’s medical history may implicate a physical disorder or the use of prescription, nonprescription, or illegal drugs that can cause depression.
The patient may report an increase or a decrease in appetite, sleep disturbances (for example, insomnia or early awakening), a lack of interest in sexual activity, constipation, or diarrhea. Other signs that you may note during a physical examination include agitation (such as hand wringing or restlessness) and reduced psychomotor activity (for example, slowed speech).
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders:
People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly
and repeatedly with no warning. They can't predict when an attack will
occur, and many develop intense anxiety between episodes, worrying when
and where the next one will strike.
If you are having a panic attack, most likely your heart will pound and
you may feel sweaty, weak, faint, or dizzy. Your hands may tingle or feel
numb, and you might feel flushed or chilled. You may have nausea, chest
pain or smothering sensations, a sense of unreality, or fear of impending
doom or loss of control. You may genuinely believe you're having a heart
attack or losing your mind, or on the verge of death.
Panic attacks can occur at any time, even during sleep. An attack
generally peaks within 10 minutes, but some symptoms may last much
longer. (Source: excerpt from Anxiety Disorders: NIMH)
Anxiety Disorders as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Anxiety Disorders, it is also important to consider Anxiety Disorders as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Anxiety Disorders may cause:
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About signs and symptoms of Anxiety Disorders:
The symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Anxiety Disorders.
This signs and symptoms information for Anxiety Disorders has been gathered from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Anxiety Disorders signs or Anxiety Disorders symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Anxiety Disorders may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Anxiety Disorders symptoms.
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