PTSD
| PTSD | |
|---|---|
| Term | PTSD |
| Short definition | PTSD - An anxiety disorder that develops in response to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress, such as B. military battles, violent attacks, natural disasters or other life-threatening events. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PTSD - An anxiety disorder that develops in response to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress, such as B. military battles, violent attacks, natural disasters or other life-threatening events. Cancer can also lead to PTSD. Symptoms interfere with daily living and include reliving the event in nightmares or flashbacks; avoidance of people, places and things related to the event; feeling alone and losing interest in daily activities; and difficulty concentrating and sleeping. Also called post-traumatic stress disorder
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PTSD
- Wikipedia's article - PTSD
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