Medical Record
All physical maladies are accompanied by an emotional component. A patient’s mental health may be negatively affected by the presence of multiple diseases. Chronic diseases are most likely to play such a role, given their prevalence. It indicates that they are persistent and may be progressive, causing the disease to aggravate over time. Other diseases that cause malfunctioning episodes pose an ongoing threat to the patient. Some of these illnesses include:
Diabetes is a lifetime commitment. Normal glucose management can become a constant source of tension. Patients develop apprehension in response to fluctuations that may occur whenever management is compromised.
Cardiac disorders: a variety of cardiac disorders may develop without warning. The emotional effects of high blood pressure, cardiac pain, and heart attacks can be incapacitating.
Epilepsy: Patients with epilepsy must live in perpetual dread of an imminent seizure. This dread can lead to persistent anxiety.
Thyroid disease is another chronic disorder characterized by severe long-term symptoms and complications. It is also characterized by hormonal imbalance and chronicity. The disease and its symptoms can both induce anxiety in the patient.
PCOS is a prevalent hormonal disorder affecting young and adult females. The fluctuations in the monthly menstrual cycle and other symptoms of hormonal disruption can make the patient feel like they are in a never-ending battle and serve as a source of anxiety.
Several gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastric ulcers, can rob patients of the joys of daily life, making them susceptible to anxiety.
All of these diseases require long-term patient compliance. Some of the medications used to treat these conditions can also induce anxiety. In brief, any deviation from the patient’s physical health poses a threat to his or her mental health.
