Learn more about anxiety disorders, including types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

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Anxiety
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What is anxiety?

• Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of
  nervousness and involve excessive fear or
  anxiety. Anxiety in particular also refers to
  anticipation of a future concern and is
  associated more with muscle tension and avoidance
  behavior. Anxiety disorders can cause people to
  avoid situations and places that might cause them
  to feel trapped, helpless, panicking,
  embarrassed, and scared. Job performance, school
  work, and personal relationships can be affected.
  Anxiety disorder is the most common of mental
  disorders affecting majority of population. For
  people who have Anxiety, worry and fear are
  constant and overwhelming. Anxiety is a serious
  mental illness, but proper treatment helps most
  people lead normal and productive
  lives. Anxiety can affect your ability to
  concentrate, sleep and carry out ordinary tasks
  at work, home or school. Physical symptoms are
  common and include shortness of breath, a
  pounding heart and trembling hands.

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Symptoms

• What are the causes of Anxiety?
• Researchers don't know exactly what brings on
  anxiety disorders. Like other forms of mental
  illness, they stem from a combination of things,
  including changes in your brain and
  environmental stress, and even your genes. The
  disorders can run in families and could be linked
  to faulty circuits in the brain that control fear
  and other emotions.
• For some people, anxiety may be linked to an
  underlying health issue. In some cases, anxiety
  signs and symptoms are the first indicators of a
  medical illness. If your doctor suspects your
  anxiety may have a medical cause, he or she may
  order tests to look for signs of a problem.
• Examples of medical problems that can be linked
  to anxiety include
• Heart disease
• Diabetes

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• Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism
• Respiratory disorders, such as chronic
  obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma
• Drug abuse or withdrawal
• Withdrawal from alcohol, anti-anxiety medications
  (benzodiazepines) or other medications
• Chronic pain or irritable bowel syndrome
• Rare tumors that produce certain
  "fight-or-flight" hormones
• Sometimes anxiety can be a side effect of certain
  medications.
• It's possible that your anxiety may be due to an
  underlying medical condition if
• You don't have any blood relatives (such as a
  parent or sibling) with an anxiety disorder
• You didn't have an anxiety disorder as a child
• You don't avoid certain things or situations
  because of anxiety
• You have a sudden occurrence of anxiety that
  seems unrelated to life events and you didn't
  have a previous history of anxiety

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Treatment

• What is the cost for the treatment of Anxiety in
  India?
• Which specialty of doctor is to be consulted for
  the treatment of Anxiety in India?
• Psychiatrist or a psychologist is to be consulted
  for the treatment of Anxiety in India.
• Which hospital is to be preferred for the
  treatment of Anxiety in India?
• Medanta - The Medicity hospital in India is to be
  preferred for the treatment of Anxiety in India.

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FAQ's

• 1. What are the symptoms related to Anxiety?
• All anxiety disorders share one major symptom,
  which is severe or persistent fear and worry.
  Common symptoms of anxietymight include
• Feelings of apprehension or dread
• Restlessness or trouble concentrating
• Feeling completely blank
• Pounding heart, and sweating
• Headaches, upset stomach, or dizziness
• Frequent urination or diarrhea
• Shortness of breath
• Muscle tension
• Fatigue or insomnia

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• 2. Who is at risk for Anxiety?
• These factors may increase your risk of
  developing an anxiety disorder
• Trauma.
• Children who endured abuse or trauma or
  witnessed traumatic events are at higher risk of
  developing an anxiety disorder at some point in
  life. Adults who experience a traumatic event
  also can develop anxiety disorders.
• Stress due to an illness
• Having a health condition or serious illness can
  cause significant worry about issues such as your
  treatment and your future.
• Stress buildup
• A big event or a buildup of smaller stressful
  life situations may trigger

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• excessive anxiety - for example, a death in the
  family, work stress or ongoing worry about
  finances.
• Personality
• People with certain personality types are more
  prone to anxiety disorders than others are.
• Other mental health disorders
• People with other mental health disorders, such
  as depression, often also have an anxiety
  disorder.
• Having blood relatives with an anxiety disorder
• Anxiety disorders can run in families.
• Drugs or alcohol
• Drug or alcohol use or abuse or withdrawal can
  cause or worsen anxiety.

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• 3. What are the possible ways to prevent Anxiety?
• The following preventive measures can help save
  you from anxiety
• Reduce intake of caffeine
• Indulge in healthy lifestyle
• Avoid substances like alcohol and tobacco
• Keep yourself fit by exercising
• Make time for a hobby
• 4. How is anxiety treated?
• The most accurate approach of anxiety treatment
  depends upon the kind of disorder. Following are
  the therapies that can be used for anxiety
• Medication
• Antidepressants, medicines of an anticonvulsant
  nature, and

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• antipsychotics are used to lessen the symptoms
  of anxiety disorders.
• Psychotherapy
• Psychotherapy refers to an exercise of
  counselling that will address the psychological
  response to any mental disease or anxiety.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy is a specific kind
  of psychotherapy where the person gets to
  identify and alter his/her pattern of thoughts
  that leads to feelings of distress.
• Changes in the diet and lifestyle
• Changes in the diet and lifestyle will help
  because the kind of food you eat and the exercise
  you do determines your mind state. Hence
  switching to a healthier lifestyle will affect
  your mental health in a positive way.
• Relaxation Therapy
• Relaxation therapy helps a lot because it
  relaxes the body and furthers help the person to
  be normal.

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