Anxiety states in general practice.

Anxiety is commonly encountered in patient seen by the general practitioner. Frequently it either stimulates an organic condition involving one or more systems of the body or may aggravate symptoms of already existent organic pathology. Presence of environmental stresses and of personal conflicts in the life history of patient and the absence of physical findings on physical examination should alert the physician of this condition. Pharmacotherapy with minor tranquilizers and reassurance generally produce amelioration of symptoms.