Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety Attacks, Causes Of Anxiety AttacksPhysical symptoms of anxiety attacks are common in IBS. We can all suffer anxiety at some point in our lives such as constant worrying about examinations, interviews etc, but they can also be part of general anxiety disorder, a more chronic form of anxiety disorder. Depression is also more common in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it is important to recognise this as both these conditions can be treated.So What Are The Symptoms Of Anxiety? We all know what it feels like, but what are the actual physical symptoms of anxiety attacks? They can be listed as follows: Physical: Dry mouth Sweating/perspiration Palpitations Restlessness Dizziness Breathlessness Fatigue Aches including stomach pains or anxious stomach Poor sleep Aggression Period disturbance Psychological Impending doom/dread Poor concentration Easily distracted Constant worrying
Medical causes include: Hyperthyroidism - excessive production of thyroid hormone Drugs - Salbutamol, steroids, excessive Thyroxine Carcinoid syndrome - caused by a tumour that produces chemicals that stimulate the bodies autonomic system Phaeochromocytoma
Psychological causes include 'Life events' such as a trauma (post-traumatic stress syndrome) Illness A bad childhood experience (e.g child sex abuse) A death
In most cases the causes of anxiety are unknown. There are theories as to a chemical imbalance and this involves the neurotransmitters norepinepherine and serotonin. Drug therapies are normally directed at these neurotransmitters.
What are the treatments of anxiety?
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