Anxiety

 Key Facts

Usually seen in

• Children above 11 years of age
• Adults above 20 years of age

Gender affected

• Both men and women but more common in women

Body part(s) involved

• Brain

Prevalence

• India: 44.9 million (2017)

Mimicking Conditions

• Hyperthyroidism
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Addison’s disease

Necessary health tests/imaging

• Complete Blood Count
• Thyroid Profile Total
• Adreno Corticotrophic Hormone Plasma
• Alcohol Screen Blood 
• Drugs of Abuse (Qualitative) Panel
• Electrocardiography (ECG)

Treatment

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): Fluoxetine & Sertraline
• Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs): Venlafaxine & Duloxetine
• Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs): Moclobemide
• Azaperone
• Sedatives and tranquilizers: Diazepam & Lorazepam
• Beta-blockers: Propranolol