generalized anxiety disorder An anxiety disorder that is characterized by long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any one object or situation. DOID:14320 ICD9CM:300.02 SNOMEDCT_2010_1_31:191706008 SNOMEDCT_2010_1_31:192401002 SNOMEDCT_2010_1_31:21897009 UMLS_CUI:C0270549 disease_ontology 300.02 This disorder is characterized by persistent high levels of anxiety and excessive worry over many life circumstances, the disorder is chronic, and it produces social and functional impairment. Because the people with this disorder are unable to discover the “real” source of their fears, they remain anxious and occasionally experience even more acute attacks of anxiety. They appear to have lower threshold for uncertainty, which leads worrying; to have erroneous beliefs such as “worry is an effective way to deal with problems”. "Understanding abnormal behavior". David Sue, Derald Wing Sue, Stanley Sue. The concerns of this disorder are accompanied by physiological responses such as: - Heart palpitations - Muscle tension - Restlessness - Trembling - Sleep difficulties - Poor concentration - Persistent apprehension - Nervousness "Understanding abnormal behavior". David Sue, Derald Wing Sue, Stanley Sue. Other symptoms can be headaches, changes in appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, ediginess or irritability. "Generalized Anxiety Disorder" Janet M. Torpy, MD; Alison E. Burke, MA; Robert M. Golub, MD. Disorder where anxiety (worry, fear, apprehension, or unease) happens over otherwise common things or events, is difficult for the individual to control, is excessive, and lasts at least 6 months. Generalized Anxiety Disorder" Janet M. Torpy, MD; Alison E. Burke, MA; Robert M. Golub, MD. F41.1 MFOMD_0000027 trastorno de ansiedad generalizada anxiety disorder