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Dec 19, 2006 -
Everyone can relate to feeling anxious at one time or another. Maybe you're nervous to meet your boyfriend's parents, or you're worried about an upcoming doctor's appointment. It's totally normal to feel this way, and it can actually help you cope.
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Jun 22, 2007 -
Everyone feels nervous or anxious at some point in her life. We all have experienced butterflies in our stomach right before an interview, or jitters when we're about to meet someone new or go to the doctor. It's totally normal to have worried or uneasy feelings when it comes to unknown situations like these, but what if your feelings are more severe?
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that causes repeated, unexpected attacks of intense fear. These attacks may last from minutes to hours.
See also: Generalized anxiety disorder
Alternative Names
Panic attacks
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The exact cause of a panic disorder is unknown.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
Illustrations
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Panic disorder with agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which there are repeated attacks of intense fear and anxiety, and a fear of being in places where escape might be difficult, or where help might not be available in case of a panic attack.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The exact cause of panic disorder is unknown, but it has to do with many different factors. Panic disorder can occur with or without agoraphobia, but agoraphobia develops in more than a third of cases.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Panic disorder is characterized by repeated and unpredictable attacks of intense fear and anxiety. Agoraphobia, literally "fear of the marketplace", develops from a panic disorder in more than one-third of cases.
Review Date: 2/6/2008
Reviewed By: Christos Ballas, MD, Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, duloxetine (Cymbalta) was approved for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Duloxetine is a dual inhibitor antidepressant.
Anxiety Disorders Under-Recognized and Under-Treated
About 41% of patients with an anxiety disorder do not receive any treatment, indicates a 2007 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Therapy and Lifestyle Chang...
- Resources
- References
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Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, the FDA approved risperidone (Risperdal) for short-term treatment of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder in children ages 10 - 17. Risperidone (an atypical antipsychotic) and lithium (a mood stabilizer) are the two drugs currently approved for treating pediatric patients with bipolar disorder.
Drug Warnings
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Symbex) causes a greater risk for high blood sugar than other atypical antipsychotics, according to updated information added to the drug’s warning label.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Complications of Bulimia...
- Complications of Anorexia...
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Treatment for Bulimia
- Treatment for Anorexia
- Therapy
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Eating Disorders Overview
- Eating disorders typically occur among young women.
- Bulimia nervosa involves a pattern of bingeing and purging. Many people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from depression.
- Anorexia nervosa involves a pattern of self-starvation. Patients often have an accompanying anxiety disorder (such as obsessive compulsive disorder) or depression.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- Causes
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- Complications of Depression...
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Antidepressants and Drug Tr...
- Psychotherapy
- Other Treatments
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
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Drug Approval
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the atypical antipsychotic drug aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment of major depression in adults. Aripiprazole is used for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. For depression, it is used in combination with antidepressant drug therapy.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment for Alcoholism...
- Treatment for Alcohol Withd...
- Therapy
- Medications
- Resources
- References
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Drug Research
Topiramate (Topamax), an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy, is showing promise as a treatment for alcohol dependence. In a 2007 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, patients who took topiramate had fewer heavy drinking days, fewer drinks per day, and more days of not drinking at all than patients who received placebo.
Alcohol and Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death among people who are heavy drinkers.
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