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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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(backache, neck ache, headache). |
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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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Persistent anxiety without other |
Effect of stress. |
See Anxiety. |
symptoms. |
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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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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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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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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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