Anxiety
Definition
Underlying Cause
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Anxiety Underlying Cause
Common
diseases
and conditions that can cause anxiety include:
Adjustment reaction
Alcoholism
Anxiety disorder
Asthma
COPD
Depression
Drug side effects
Drug abuse
:
Marijuana
Stimulants
Caffeine
Cocaine abuse
Amphetamines
Drug withdrawal
Emphysema
Hypoglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Angina
Panic attack
High blood pressure
Migraine headaches
Mitral valve prolapse
Menopause
Reflux esophagitis
Stomach ulcers
Less common
diseases
and conditions that can cause anxiety include:
Alcohol withdrawal
Alzheimer's disease
Bipolar disorder
Carcinoid syndrome
Congestive heart failure
Cystic fibrosis
Dementia
Hyperglycemia
Lead poisoning
Multiple sclerosis
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Personality disorder
Pheochromocytoma
Phobias
Rheumatoid arthritis
Schizophrenia
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Last Updated: Nov 14, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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