Organic Anxiety Disorder:
Definition:
Organic anxiety disorder affects people by causing them to exhibit extreme worry over situations that may or may not warrant so much mental power and time. In detail; for most, it is cause by an abnormal level of neurotransmitters in the brain. [3]
It is characterized by the essential descriptive features of a generalized anxiety disorder, a panic disorder, or a combination of both, but arising as a consequence of an organic disorder. [2]
Overview of Anxiety Disorder
It manifests itself as extreme or exaggerated worry over issues big or small due to a chemical imbalance in the brain.
It may also caused by a disease that affects the brain on a physical level. Those who suffer from this disorder generally have a list of problems on their mind that causes them to not be able to function effectively.
Over the years, the options for treating anxiety disorder have really blossomed, with many choosing guided therapy to get help getting over unnecessary worry.
There may be no cure for the physical side of this disorder, but a person can learn methods to deal with the many symptoms that come with it. In detail; Treatment involving psychotherapy can assist with minimizing the disruption of everyday life for those suffering from this disorder. [3]
Besides this; According to ICD-10 (F06.4), presence of prominent and either persistent generalised anxiety or panic caused by an underlying cause is required for diagnosis of this disease. Additionally; to the general guidelines for the diagnosis of other organic mental disorders.
Lastly; It is important to rule out any major disturbance of consciousness, orientation, memory, personality, thought, perception, or mood. [1]
Sign and symptoms of this disorder
- Worry and tension that is usually exaggerated also ongoing
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Tension – i.e. emotional and physical
- Frequent headaches
- Profuse sweating
- Difficulty with concentration
- Fatigue
- Trouble falling asleep
- Either Shaking or trembling
- Being startled easily also often. [3]
Causes of Anxiety disorder
1. Drugs and toxins i.e.:
Cocaine, caffeine, amphetamines also other sympathomimetics, alcohol and drug withdrawal, heavy metals, penicillin.
2. Endocrine disorders i.e.:
Thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, or adrenal dysfunction; pheochromocytoma; fasting hypoglycemia, carcinoid syndrome.
3. Systemic diseases i.e.:
For example; Cardiac arrhythmias, mitral valve prolapse syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease, pulmonary embolism, anaemia, fever, deficiency diseases.
4. CNS diseases i.e.:
Cerebral tumours, epilepsy (especially complex partial seizures of temporal lobe origin), cerebrovascular disease, post concussion syndrome. [1]
Treatment of Anxiety disorder
1. Treatment of the underlying organic cause, if treatable.
2. Symptomatic treatment with benzodiazepines, beta-blockers (such as propranolol), cognitive behaviour therapy, also relaxation techniques may be needed. [1]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Organic Anxiety Disorder?
Organic anxiety disorder affects people by causing them to exhibit extreme worry over situations that may or may not warrant so much mental power also time.
What causes Organic Anxiety Disorder?
- Drugs also toxins
- Endocrine disorders
- Systemic diseases
- CNS diseases
What are the symptoms of Organic Anxiety Disorder?
- Worry and tension that is usually exaggerated and ongoing
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Tension – for example; emotional and physical
- Frequent headaches
- Profuse sweating
- Difficulty with concentration
- Fatigue
- Trouble falling asleep
- Either Shaking or trembling
- A Short Textbook of Psychiatry by Niraj Ahuja / Ch 3.
- http://apps.who.int/classifications/icd10/browse/2016/en#/F05.
Definition:
Organic anxiety disorder affects people by causing them to exhibit extreme worry over situations that may or may not warrant so much mental power and time. In detail; for most, it is cause by an abnormal level of neurotransmitters in the brain. [3]
It is characterized by the essential descriptive features of a generalized anxiety disorder, a panic disorder, or a combination of both, but arising as a consequence of an organic disorder. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology
Causes
Risk Factors
Pathogenesis
Pathophysiology
Types
Clinical Features
Sign & Symptoms
Clinical Examination
Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Complications
Investigations
Treatment
Prevention
Homeopathic Treatment
Diet & Regimen
Do’s and Dont’s
Terminology
References
FAQ
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Overview
Overview of Anxiety Disorder
It manifests itself as extreme or exaggerated worry over issues big or small due to a chemical imbalance in the brain.
It may also caused by a disease that affects the brain on a physical level. Those who suffer from this disorder generally have a list of problems on their mind that causes them to not be able to function effectively.
Over the years, the options for treating anxiety disorder have really blossomed, with many choosing guided therapy to get help getting over unnecessary worry.
There may be no cure for the physical side of this disorder, but a person can learn methods to deal with the many symptoms that come with it. In detail; Treatment involving psychotherapy can assist with minimizing the disruption of everyday life for those suffering from this disorder. [3]
Besides this; According to ICD-10 (F06.4), presence of prominent and either persistent generalised anxiety or panic caused by an underlying cause is required for diagnosis of this disease. Additionally; to the general guidelines for the diagnosis of other organic mental disorders.
Lastly; It is important to rule out any major disturbance of consciousness, orientation, memory, personality, thought, perception, or mood. [1]
Epidemiology
Indian epidemiology then other
Causes
Causes of Anxiety disorder
1. Drugs and toxins i.e.:
Cocaine, caffeine, amphetamines also other sympathomimetics, alcohol and drug withdrawal, heavy metals, penicillin.
2. Endocrine disorders i.e.:
Thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, or adrenal dysfunction; pheochromocytoma; fasting hypoglycemia, carcinoid syndrome.
3. Systemic diseases i.e.:
For example; Cardiac arrhythmias, mitral valve prolapse syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease, pulmonary embolism, anaemia, fever, deficiency diseases.
4. CNS diseases i.e.:
Cerebral tumours, epilepsy (especially complex partial seizures of temporal lobe origin), cerebrovascular disease, post concussion syndrome. [1]
Risk Factors
Risk factors are things that make you more likely to develop a disease in the first place.
Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis refers to the development of a disease. It’s the story of how a disease gets started and progresses.
This is the entire journey of a disease, encompassing the cause but going beyond it.
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology, on the other hand, focuses on the functional changes that occur in the body due to the disease. It explains how the disease disrupts normal physiological processes and how this disruption leads to the signs and symptoms we see.
Imagine a car accident. Pathogenesis would be like understanding how the accident happened – what caused it, the sequence of events (e.g., one car ran a red light, then hit another car). Pathophysiology would be like understanding the damage caused by the accident – the bent fenders, deployed airbags, and any injuries to the passengers.
In simpler terms, pathogenesis is about the "why" of a disease, while pathophysiology is about the "how" of the disease’s effects.
Types
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Clinical Features
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Sign & Symptoms
Sign and symptoms of this disorder
- Worry and tension that is usually exaggerated also ongoing
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Tension – i.e. emotional and physical
- Frequent headaches
- Profuse sweating
- Difficulty with concentration
- Fatigue
- Trouble falling asleep
- Either Shaking or trembling
- Being startled easily also often. [3]
Clinical Examination
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Diagnosis
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Differential Diagnosis
Complications
Complications are what happen after you have a disease. They are the negative consequences of the disease process.
Investigations
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Treatment
Treatment of Anxiety disorder
1. Treatment of the underlying organic cause, if treatable.
2. Symptomatic treatment with benzodiazepines, beta-blockers (such as propranolol), cognitive behaviour therapy, also relaxation techniques may be needed. [1]
Prevention
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Homeopathic Treatment
Diet & Regimen
Do’s and Dont’s
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Terminology
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References
- A Short Textbook of Psychiatry by Niraj Ahuja / Ch 3.
- http://apps.who.int/classifications/icd10/browse/2016/en#/F05.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Organic Anxiety Disorder?
Organic anxiety disorder affects people by causing them to exhibit extreme worry over situations that may or may not warrant so much mental power also time.
What causes Organic Anxiety Disorder?
- Drugs also toxins
- Endocrine disorders
- Systemic diseases
- CNS diseases
What are the symptoms of Organic Anxiety Disorder?
- Worry and tension that is usually exaggerated and ongoing
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Tension – for example; emotional and physical
- Frequent headaches
- Profuse sweating
- Difficulty with concentration
- Fatigue
- Trouble falling asleep
- Either Shaking or trembling
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