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July 20, 2014
by Cathy England, MA

anxietyasasymptomofhyperthyroidism

Anxiety as a symptom of hyperthyroidism

July 20, 2014 04:55 by Cathy England, MA  [About the Author]

anxietyasasymptomofhyperthyroidism
It is not uncommon that anxiety problems are caused by physical illness, and it can sometimes be difficult for the professional provider to differentiate the two. It may be that treating the medical problem can alleviate the appearance of anxiety so that when the medical condition is treated, the anxiety symptoms may disappear. This is why it is important to have troublesome anxiety symptoms evaluated by a medical professional. Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition that commonly co-occurs with anxiety. [More]