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Anxiety

Specialty: Psychiatry.

  • nervousness
  • anguish
  • panic crisis

Why it occurs

  • Anxiety disorder
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Stimulant consumption/abstinence
  • Situational cause

Initial workup

Screening (GAD-7), TSH and ruling out organic cause (cardiac, hypoglycemia, toxic).

red flags

Rule out organic causes (thyroid, arrhythmia, toxins) before attributing everything to anxiety.

Standard management

  • SSRI — background treatment of anxiety disorder
  • Benzodiazepine — punctual relief, limited use

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousDepressed mood
Area
Psychiatry
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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