Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder

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The article was professionally consulted with a Doctor of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
Today, anxiety disorders are common among young people. The cause of this phenomenon is mainly due to stress, pressure in work and life. Recognizing the symptoms of an anxiety disorder will help patients diagnose and treat them promptly.

1. What is an anxiety disorder?

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychological disorders. Patients often experience excessive anxiety about a situation or event, and may even worry unreasonably. If this condition persists and repeats many times, it can affect the patient's life.

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2. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders


Anxiety disorder symptoms can appear in a variety of ways, can be sudden or gradual and last until the person recognizes the symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the symptoms of the disease for timely examination and treatment.
Symptoms of anxiety disorders often appear including:
Stress, excessive anxiety: This is a typical symptom of an anxiety disorder, affecting the emotions of the patient and those around him; Restlessness: This is the most obvious sign when the patient is stressed and anxious. The patient will not be able to keep calm, talk a lot, walk constantly, the brain can't think; Poor concentration: Prolonged stress will cause inability to concentrate. In severe cases, excessive stress and anxiety can cause memory loss; Feeling irrational fear: The patient will often have a feeling of fear but the cause of fear is unknown, long-term fear can become an extremely serious psychological problem such as a phobia. Often, the person does not notice this symptom until faced with a specific situation and is unable to overcome the fear; Heart palpitations, strong, not breathing deeply, shortness of breath, shaking hands, shaking legs, sweating a lot, numbness of hands and feet, frequent urination; Feeling tired, lethargic, aching all over.

Rối loạn lo âu gây ra nhiều triệu chứng khác nhau, nếu để lâu sẽ dẫn đến trầm cảm
Rối loạn lo âu gây ra nhiều triệu chứng khác nhau, nếu để lâu sẽ dẫn đến trầm cảm
Dizziness, prolonged headache, nausea: These symptoms appear many and last, which will reduce confidence in communication, interfere with work and social relationships Digestive disorders, change in appetite, Weight gain or loss: When mental and emotional changes change taste. Anxiety disorders, prolonged stress will affect the body's metabolism. Some patients may experience uncontrollable weight gain, while others may experience weight loss; Sleep disorders: Due to prolonged stress and anxiety, the patient will constantly feel sleepy or lack sleep. This condition for a long time also affects physical and mental health, making psychological instability; Feeling self-doubt: This is also one of the symptoms that anxiety disorders cause. Patients often ask themselves many questionable questions about themselves and surrounding situations. This long-term situation will make the patient feel a lack of confidence in themselves. Symptoms caused by anxiety disorders, if not recognized and treated in time, can lead to depression or reduce quality of life, causing serious consequences for the patient and society. festival.
Vinmec International General Hospital has the function of examining, consulting and outpatient treatment of psychological and health problems, including anxiety disorders. With modern equipment, Vinmec Psychological Clinic is currently cooperating with experienced professors and experts. Along with the combination of implementing psychological tests, specialized psychotherapy for diagnosis and treatment, in order to bring the best medical examination and treatment effect.

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