Miscellaneous
This month Dr. Kudirka speaks Dr. Giuseppe Spezzano & Dr. Brian MacDonald about evaluation and treatment of Anxiety. 1. Anxiety is when the body's stress system is in overdrive, and the patient experiences worry, trembling, racing heart beat, difficulty sleeping and difficulty calming down. 2. Patients can combat anxiety through lifestyle change: Regular sleep, healthy diet, stress reduction, and aerobic exercise or yoga. 3. If a patient has persistent bothersome anxiety symptoms, they should see their doctor for an evaluation. Some patients may benefit from a structured therapy program with a psychologist, while others may benefit from medications. 1. FDP-EN-211.1-Anxiety...