Medical Facts About Anxiety You Need To Know

Affected Individuals Are More Likely To Go To A Doctor

Individuals with anxiety have more documented medical issues or fears than those without anxiety, making them more likely to go to a doctor. This statistic remains fairly consistent whether an individual's diagnosis is generalized anxiety or another kind of anxiety disorder. Research shows patients with anxiety disorders have a three to five times higher likelihood of going to the doctor's office when compared to those without anxiety disorders. Some of this may be because heightened anxiety makes individuals more worried about their health.

It may also be due to the physical symptoms anxiety causes like shortness of breath, a racing heart, and nausea. In addition, those with anxiety disorders are hospitalized for psychiatric issues at a rate six times higher than those without anxiety disorders. Sometimes this is due to the anxiety itself, and sometimes it's because of comorbid conditions.