psychiatric disorders
Overview of Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms and Signs of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders tend to differ from usual and normal anxiety by being persistent (> 6 months), excessive, debilitating, and uncomfortable. Anxiety disorders can induce a broad range of physical symptoms, including ( Signs and symptoms reference ): Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Pulmonary: Shortness of breath, choking Autonomic: Dizziness, faintness, sweats, hot and cold flashes Cardiac: Palpitations, accelerated heart rate Musculoskeletal: Muscle tension, chest pain or tightness A panic or worry diary can be a useful tool for recording symptoms, both because retrospective anxiety reports can be vague and because treatment strategies often depend on details. 1.Craske MG, Stein MB: Anxiety.Lancet388:3048-3059, 2016. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30381-6 