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==Overview== | |||
The differential diagnosis in generalized anxiety disorder is similar to that of [[panic disorder]]. It is important to rule out drug-induced conditions. The mental status examination should take in consideration the possibility of [[schizophrenia]], [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]], [[major depressive disorder]], and both specific and social phobias. | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
*[[Panic disorder]] | *[[Panic disorder]]- anxiety is only in regards to having a panic attack. | ||
*[[Post-traumatic stress disorder]] | *[[Post-traumatic stress disorder]]- presence of [[flashbacks]], [[hyper-arousal]], and [[hyper-vigilance]] | ||
*[[Social phobia]] | *[[Social phobia]]- anxiety only occurs in regards to social situations | ||
*[[Obsessive-compulsive disorder]] | *[[Obsessive-compulsive disorder]]- presence of obsessions and compulsions | ||
*[[Separation anxiety disorder]] | *[[Separation anxiety disorder]]- anxiety occurs in response to being away from home or family | ||
*[[Anorexia nervosa]] | *[[Anorexia nervosa]]- anxiety occurs in response to potentially gaining weight | ||
*[[Somatization disorder]] | *[[Somatization disorder]]- multiple physical complaints | ||
*[[Hypochondriasis]] | *[[Hypochondriasis]]- anxiety in regards to developing a specific disease | ||
*[[ | *[[Schizophrenia]]- presence of psychotic symptoms such as[[hallucinations]] and [[delusions]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Major depressive disorder]]- criteria requires two weeks of specific symptoms | ||
*[[ | *[[Medications]]- in particular [[stimulants]] such as [[methylphenidate]], [[pseudoephedrine]], and other decongestants or appetite suppressants. | ||
*[[Drug abuse]]- particularly stimulants and hallucinogenics such as [[cocaine]], [[caffeine]], [[amphetamines]], and [[PCP]]. | |||
*[[Drug withdrawal]]- particularly [[alcohol withdrawal]], [[benzodiazepine]] withdrawal, and opiate withdrawal. | |||
*[[Hyperthyroidism]]- presence of an elevated [[TSH]] on laboratory findings. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
The differential diagnosis in generalized anxiety disorder is similar to that of panic disorder. It is important to rule out drug-induced conditions. The mental status examination should take in consideration the possibility of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, and both specific and social phobias.
Differential Diagnosis
- Panic disorder- anxiety is only in regards to having a panic attack.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder- presence of flashbacks, hyper-arousal, and hyper-vigilance
- Social phobia- anxiety only occurs in regards to social situations
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder- presence of obsessions and compulsions
- Separation anxiety disorder- anxiety occurs in response to being away from home or family
- Anorexia nervosa- anxiety occurs in response to potentially gaining weight
- Somatization disorder- multiple physical complaints
- Hypochondriasis- anxiety in regards to developing a specific disease
- Schizophrenia- presence of psychotic symptoms such ashallucinations and delusions
- Major depressive disorder- criteria requires two weeks of specific symptoms
- Medications- in particular stimulants such as methylphenidate, pseudoephedrine, and other decongestants or appetite suppressants.
- Drug abuse- particularly stimulants and hallucinogenics such as cocaine, caffeine, amphetamines, and PCP.
- Drug withdrawal- particularly alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal, and opiate withdrawal.
- Hyperthyroidism- presence of an elevated TSH on laboratory findings.