Screening Tests - Diagnosing Anxiety: Mental Health
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Screening tests
As part of the checkup, the doctor will evaluate whether you have depression, since anxiety and depression often coexist. He or she may order a test to determine whether thyroid function is normal. You may be asked for a urine sample, for tests to assess the functioning of your adrenal glands and to check for traces of illegal drugs. Abnormal thyroid or adrenal function can cause hormone imbalances that contribute to anxiety. Use of illicit drugs can also cause or exacerbate anxiety symptoms (see "Substance-induced anxiety disorder").
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