Friday 2 November 2012

Clinical features of anxiety

Physical
  • Gastrointestinal
    • Dry mouth
    • Dysphagia
    • Epigastric pain
    • Flatulence/aerophagy
    • Diarrhoea
  • Respiratory
    • Sensation of chest constriction
    • Difficulty inhaling
    • Over-breathing
  • Cardiovascular
    • Palpitations, awareness of missed beat
    • Chest pain
  • Genitourinary
    • Frequency
    • Failure of erection
    • Lack of libido
  • Nervous system
    • Fatigue
    • Blurred vision
    • Dizziness
    • Headache
    • Sleep disturbance


Psychological
  • Apprehension and fear
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Distractibility
  • Restlessness
  • Sensitivity to noise
  • Depression
  • Depersonalisation
  • Derealisation

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