Organic Anxiety Disorder

Overview of Anxiety Disorder

It manifests itself as extreme or exaggerated worry over issues big or small due to a chemical imbalance in the brain.

It may also caused by a disease that affects the brain on a physical level. Those who suffer from this disorder generally have a list of problems on their mind that causes them to not be able to function effectively.

Over the years, the options for treating anxiety disorder have really blossomed, with many choosing guided therapy to get help getting over unnecessary worry.

There may be no cure for the physical side of this disorder, but a person can learn methods to deal with the many symptoms that come with it.  In detail; Treatment involving psychotherapy can assist with minimizing the disruption of everyday life for those suffering from this disorder. [3]

Besides this; According to ICD-10 (F06.4), presence of prominent and either persistent generalised anxiety or panic caused by an underlying cause is required for diagnosis of this disease. Additionally; to the general guidelines for the diagnosis of other organic mental disorders.

Lastly; It is important to rule out any major disturbance of consciousness, orientation, memory, personality, thought, perception, or mood. [1]

Sign and symptoms of this disorder

• Worry and tension that is usually exaggerated also ongoing
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Tension – i.e. emotional and physical
• Frequent headaches
• Profuse sweating
• Difficulty with concentration
• Fatigue
• Trouble falling asleep
• Either Shaking or trembling
• Being startled easily also often. [3]

Causes of Anxiety disorder

1. Drugs and toxins i.e.:

Cocaine, caffeine, amphetamines also other sympathomimetics, alcohol and drug withdrawal, heavy metals, penicillin.

2. Endocrine disorders i.e.:

Thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid, or adrenal dysfunction; pheochromocytoma; fasting hypoglycemia, carcinoid syndrome.

3. Systemic diseases i.e.:

For example; Cardiac arrhythmias, mitral valve prolapse syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease, pulmonary embolism, anaemia, fever, deficiency diseases.

4. CNS diseases i.e.:

Cerebral tumours, epilepsy (especially complex partial seizures of temporal lobe origin), cerebrovascular disease, post concussion syndrome. [1]

Treatment of Anxiety disorder

1. Treatment of the underlying organic cause, if treatable.
2. Symptomatic treatment with benzodiazepines, beta-blockers (such as propranolol), cognitive behaviour therapy, also relaxation techniques may be needed. [1]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Organic Anxiety Disorder?

Organic anxiety disorder affects people by causing them to exhibit extreme worry over situations that may or may not warrant so much mental power also time.

What causes Organic Anxiety Disorder?

• Drugs also toxins
• Endocrine disorders
• Systemic diseases
• CNS diseases

What are the symptoms of Organic Anxiety Disorder?

• Worry and tension that is usually exaggerated and ongoing
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Tension – for example; emotional and physical
• Frequent headaches
• Profuse sweating
• Difficulty with concentration
• Fatigue
• Trouble falling asleep
• Either Shaking or trembling