First-episode olfactory hallucination in a patient with anxiety disorder: A case report
Case Presentation A 66-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to olfactory hallucination. Medical History Clinical Exam Treatment Clinical Outcome All positive symptoms disappeared completely, but negative symptoms persisted.
High dose of vitamin b6 supplementation reduces anxiety
Taking high-dose of Vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and by new research. Scientists measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported feeling less anxious after taking the supplements every day for a month. Vitamin B6 helps the body produce a […]
Relative safety and efficacy of high dose of tandospirone citrate for generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a subtype of anxiety disorder characterized by psychological and somatic symptoms, which severely affect health and quality of life. Although core symptoms of GAD are anxiety and worry, patients with GAD also show gastrointestinal symptoms, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest distress, headache, muscle tension, and fatigue. Treatment requires a greater […]
Medicinal cannabis for the treatment of anxiety disorders
Cannabis can exert paradoxical effects when it comes to anxiety. Different constituents of cannabis (THC and CBD) interact differently with receptors and neurotransmitters in the CNS and endocannabinoid system(ECS). Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered to be primarily responsible for the anxiogenic effects of cannabis. Studies have demonstrated that high doses of THC, specifically Δ9-THC, can cause […]
Epilepsy and Anxiety: Is there an association?
A new study suggests higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicide in young patients with epilepsy. A review of an online survey accessing mental health symptoms, sociodemographic and epilepsy-related factors, coping strategies, and social support was undertaken by 144 young adults with epilepsy. It was found that, the average age of seizure onset was 12.4 […]