Anxiety Disorder, Generalized


Related Terms

  • GAD
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Internal Medicine Physician
  • Psychiatrist

Factors Influencing Duration

The severity of the symptoms, response to treatment, coexistence of substance abuse (especially alcohol dependence), other psychological disorders, underlying medical condition(s), ego strength of the individual, and the individual's social support system can affect the length of disability.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
300.00 - Anxiety State, Unspecified; Neurosis, Reaction, State (Neurotic), Atypical Anxiety Disorder
300.02 - Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Comorbid Conditions

  • Alcohol/substance abuse
  • Cardiovascular conditions
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Psychiatric illnesses
  • Sleep disorders

Source: Medical Disability Advisor


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