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What is the difference between postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and general anxiety disorder?

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Orthostatism: Well... Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome has an origin in the autonomic nervous system and is unrelated to anxiety. A general anxiety disorder is not a cause of orthostatic tachycardia.The two entities while unrelated can theoretically coexist in the same individual.

Answered 9/28/2016

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General anxiety: Hello, general anxiety may be a nidus that may worsen tis particular condition and need further continued treatment. Many times people simply forget to breathe in and out when they panic. However, this is not my specialty.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Othostatic: Increased heart rate from low blood volume when you stand up gad is a inappropriate sense of doom two symptoms can be dizziness rapid heart rate not related to body position.

Answered 7/19/2012

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