Anxiety

Description

Sense of worry or trepidation followed by all or some of following signs: muscle tension, restlessness, palpitations, rapid breathing, trembling, suspicion, confusion, decrease of concentration or fear of losing control. This reaction can happen as a result of real or imaginary danger, i.e. stressor. However, it can happen without any particular reason. The episode can be short or long-term. Symptoms may recurrently disappear and come back. Symptoms that last or frequently occur are defined as the anxious disorder.

Symptoms

Fear, trepidation, muscle tension, restlessness, palpitations-rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, trembling, excessive carefulness, confusion, a decrease of concentration, fear of losing control.

Overview

Anamnesis will be taken and medical examination will be done to set the diagnosis and search for the triggers and potential background causes.

Specialists

General Practice, Internal Medecine, Psychiatry

Therapy

Therapy depends on the severity of the symptoms. Treatment may include benzodiazepines (diazepam, lorazepam), antidepressants, psychological counseling and/or psychological treatment as cognitive-behavioral therapy.