Anxiety natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

If left untreated anxiety may cause consequences such as depression, suicide, substance abuse, insomnia, and compromised immune system.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

• The symptoms of anxiety usually develop in the second/third decade of life.
• If left untreated anxiety can lead to depression, suicidal ideation and eventually suicide may result, substance abuse, increased risk for heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, headaches.

Complications

Common complications of anxiety include:

• Depression
• Suicide
• Substance abuse
• Increased risk of heart disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Insomnia
• Headaches

Prognosis

Prognosis of anxiety is good with adequate treatment and interventions.