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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Disorder And Poor Concentration

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Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2014
Question: I have anxiety disorder and problems in concentrating and doing pressure jobs.
Please help me.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Anxiety disorder is a common issue, it is usually seen more often in individuals with high pressure jobs with deadlines and busy work schedule. It can be treated with simple life style modification at times and other times it will require few medications. In order to help you better I need to know your current statues and level of anxiety

1. Are you able to sleep well at night? If so how many hours?
2. Do you wake up at night because of anxiety?
3. What are your work timings?
4. What is it exactly that makes you the most anxious?
5. Do you get symptoms like sweating, trembling of hands, palpitations, etc
6. Any episodes of hyperventialtion? ( heavy breathing)
7. Have you go any blood tests done? Undergone routine investigations and examination?
8. Do you smoke? Consume alcohol? How often?

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)
I Sleep for 8-9 hours.
My work timings are from 10 am to 7 pm
I get anxious whether i will lose my job or not.
i get lot of sweating.
I very rarely smoke and i drink once in 4 months.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query

Here are my suggestions to you

1. XXXXXXX Betaloc is the ideal drug for you, it will reduce anxiety and also the sweating.
2. You will not require an anxiolytic like alprazolam at night as you are already sleeping well
3. I advice you to exercise for 30 min daily, it will keep your mind fresh and healthy
4. I advice my patients to perform pranayama daily for 20-30 min. It helps a lot.
5. A few blood tests should be done. Get a complete blood count, random blood sugars, thyroid profile to rule out organic causes for anxiety.
6. Get yourself a clinical examination to rule out blood pressure.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good health

Regards
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Disorder And Poor Concentration

Brief Answer: Anxiety Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Anxiety disorder is a common issue, it is usually seen more often in individuals with high pressure jobs with deadlines and busy work schedule. It can be treated with simple life style modification at times and other times it will require few medications. In order to help you better I need to know your current statues and level of anxiety 1. Are you able to sleep well at night? If so how many hours? 2. Do you wake up at night because of anxiety? 3. What are your work timings? 4. What is it exactly that makes you the most anxious? 5. Do you get symptoms like sweating, trembling of hands, palpitations, etc 6. Any episodes of hyperventialtion? ( heavy breathing) 7. Have you go any blood tests done? Undergone routine investigations and examination? 8. Do you smoke? Consume alcohol? How often? Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply Regards