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| Anxiety, plus any of following: |
Effect of stress or |
See Anxiety. |
| Inability to listen attentively |
unrecognized fear. |
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| Clinging dependency. |
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| Cold or hot flashes. |
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| Cool, sweaty hands. |
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| Abdominal cramps. |
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| Diarrhea or constipation. |
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| Dizziness. |
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| Dry mouth. |
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| Lack of concentration. |
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| Faintness. |
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| Rapid heartbeat. |
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| Impotence in men. |
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| Low frustration level. |
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| Muscle tension and pain |
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| Painful menstruation. |
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| Painful sexual intercourse. |
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| Pale or flushed skin. |
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| Restlessness. |
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| Tightness in chest. |
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| Frequent urination. |
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| Anxiety about any of following: |
Psychological disorder. |
See Phobias. |
| enclosed spaces; airplanes; |
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| crowds; heights; "going crazy"; |
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| infection; or death. |
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| Anxiety, plus 2 or more of |
Overactive thyroid gland. |
See Hyperthyroidism. |
| following: |
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| Weight loss. |
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| Bulging eyes. |
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| Excessive sweating. |
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| Fatigue. |
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| Rapid or irregular heartbeat. |
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| Symptoms: |
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| Persistent anxiety without other |
Effect of stress. |
See Anxiety. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Anxiety. |
Decreased carbon dioxide |
See Panic Disorder. |
| Dizziness or lightheadedness. |
in blood. |
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| Rapid breathing. |
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| Frequent sighing. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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| Anxiety. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
| Use of prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
| prescription drug. |
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Discontinue use of non- |
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prescription drug if |
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symptoms persist. |
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| Nervousness and irritability in |
Hormone fluctuation. |
See Premenstrual |
| a female. |
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Syndrome. |
| Menstrual period is due in 7 to |
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| 14 days. |
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Possible Problems: |
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| Anxiety. |
Withdrawal symptom. |
Consult doctor about |
| Recent withdrawal from |
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drug withdrawal. |
| tobacco, alcohol or drug, such |
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See Drug Abuse & |
| as sleeping pills. |
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Addiction. |
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See Alcoholism. |
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| Anxiety behavior in a child. |
Psychological disorder. |
See Attention Deficit |
| Restlessness; inability to be |
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Hyperactivity Disorder. |
| still. |
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| Unable to pay attention to |
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| directions. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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| Anxiety involving recurrent, |
Psychological disorder. |
See Post-Traumatic Stress |
| intrusive and distressing |
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Disorder. |
| recollection of an event. |
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| Reliving of an event. |
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