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Toxic disorders
− Lead intoxication
− Mercury intoxication
− Manganese intoxication
− Organophosphate insecticides (similar to nerve gas) from
chemical or insecticide exposure

Partial complex seizures
Endocrine disorders (represent another 25% of medical causes
of anxiety symptoms)
− Hyperthyroidism
− Adrenal hyperfunction or Cushing’s syndrome
− Hypoglycemia
− Hypoparathyroidism
− Menopausal and premenstrual syndromes.

Cardiopulmonary disorders
− Angina
− Pulmonary embolus
− Arrhythmias
− Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
− Mitral valve prolapse

Pheochromocytoma (epinephrine-secreting tumors)
Medications
− Watch for asthmatic combinations of sympathomimetics and
xanthines (e.g., aminophylline, theophylline)
− Watch for ephedrine in allergy patients
− Watch for hypoglycemic insulin reaction in diabetic patients
− Watch for thyroid preparations for thyroid disease or
following thyroid surgery