Conditions and diseases
Anxiety disorder
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesSymptoms
Some of the physical symptoms that you can often recognise in an anxiety disorder include:
- increased heart beat
- sweating
- dizziness
- tingling
- shortness of breath, dry mouth
- tense muscles, shaking
- dilated pupils
Possible causes
An anxiety disorder can have several possible causes:
- Physical cause, e.g. Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease or multiple sclerosis, hormonal disorders (thyroid disease or vitamin B12 deficiency), heart disease, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Abuse of or withdrawal from alcohol or drugs as well as benzodiazepines and antidepressants
- Environmental factors and life events also play a role
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentVarious treatments are possible, for example: proper education about the disorder, cognitive behavioural therapy or exposure therapy, relaxation exercises, etcetera...
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Psychiatric Department (PAAZ)
Psychiatric Department (PAAZ)
Latest publication date: 29/08/2023
Supervising author: Dr. Raemdonck Jan