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Endocrine Perhaps the most well known medical mimic of anxiety disorders is hyperthyroidism. The epidemiology and symptomatology of both disorders are similar. Women are ten times more likely than men to have hyperthyroidism, and the disease is most common at ages 30-40 (Wallis 1998). It is reasonable to check a screening TSH on all patients who present with symptoms of anxiety. Menopause is another common cause of insomnia, fatigue, and irritability. A careful history is required to differentiate hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause from anxiety disorders. Pheochromocytoma causes catecholamine release and may be misdiagnosed as anxiety (Starkman 1990). Although the exact treatment approach depends on the type of disorder, one or a combination of the following therapies may be used for most anxiety disorders: 1  Medication: Drugs used to reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders include anti-depressants and anxiety-reducing drugs. 2  Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy (a type of counseling) addresses the 3  ... C An anxiety disorder is more likely when the patient is concerned about losing control, has a family history of anxiety problems, first presents between ages 18 and 45, has a recent or anticipated life event, or has agoraphobia. Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms can vary. They may include: 1  Persistent worrying or obsession about small or large concerns that's out of proportion to the impact of the event. 2  Inability to set aside or let go of a worry. 3  Inability to relax, restlessness, and feeling keyed up or on edge. 4  Difficulty concentrating, or the feeling that your mind goes blank. Anxiety symptoms resolved in 86% after appropriate treatment for SVT. Other cardiac problems that may present with anxiety symptoms include myocardial infarction (MI), coronary insufficiency, congestive heart failure, and anemia. Anxiety-like Medical Conditions. Anxiety can present a wide range of symptoms. Therefore, we recommend that all new, changing, or persistent symptoms be discussed with your doctor. Because there are a number of medical conditions that can cause anxiety-like symptoms, you want to be sure that nothing more serious is the cause of them. 1 Medication: Drugs used to reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders include anti-depressants and anxiety-reducing drugs. 2  Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy (a type of counseling) addresses the emotional response to mental illness. Anxiety disorders affect millions of adult Americans. Most anxiety disorders begin in childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. They occur slightly more often in women than in men, and occur with equal frequency in whites, African-Americans, and Hispanics. If you are not satisfied with your doctor's diagnosis, you might want to get a second or even third opinion. Feeling confident that anxiety is the sole cause of your symptoms can play an important role in alleviating them. That said, the following is a list of anxiety symptoms along with other medical conditions that can cause or mimic them.
Anti-depressants and anxiety-reducing drugs.