Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Chronic AnxietyGAD

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📋Overview

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life. It is the preferred modern term for chronic anxiety that is not limited to specific situations or objects. GAD involves ongoing anxiety that is difficult to control and affects functioning.

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Medical codes (for reference)

UMLS CUI: C0270549

ICD-10-CM

F41.1

MeSH

D000098647

SNOMED CT (US)

21897009

Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

📋Overview

Who is Affected

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Diagnosis

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Daily Life Impact

Living with the Condition

Related Conditions

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Medical codes (for reference)

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