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- Aetiology: Genetic - evidence for a genetic aetiology provided by:
Family studies- prevalence rate of the aisorder in relatives of patients with anxiety neuroses is 15% (cf. Prevalence rate of...>more
- Anxiety Neuroses Clinical Features: Psychological symptoms and signs ‑
fearful anticipation;
irritability; a feeling of restlessness;
sensitivity to noise;
repetitive worrying thoughts;
difficulty in...>more
- Anxiety Neuroses Epidemiology: Often begins in early adult life - but may occur for the first time in middle age.
More common among women.
The most common neurotic disorder with a prevalence rate of 3%- if minor...>more
- Differential diagnosis: Exclude organic disorder in which anxiety anxiety symptoms occur- Presenile and Senile Dementia; Alcohol and Drug abuse; Thyrotoxicosis; Phaeochromocytoma; Hypoglycaemia.
Exclude functional...>more
- Management: Physical‑
Benzodiazepines- provide symptomatic relief of anxiety in the short term (should not be prescribed for more than a few weeks), e.g. diazepam-, dose range 5mg. b.d. to 10mg....>more
- Prognosis: Anxiety neuroses of recent onset - most recover quickly.
Anxiety neuroses lasting more than six months - 80% are present three years later despite efforts at treatment.
Poor prognosis is...>more
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Alcohol Treatment Rehab
The focus is on healing at the
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