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Dr. Allison Marie Venzon, MD is a family medicine practitioner in LOMBARD, IL specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2021 and has 5 years of experience. Dr. Allison Marie Venzon, MD is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Dr. Allison Marie Venzon, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2021. She completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (2021)
Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals (2024)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Allison Marie Venzon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Allison Marie Venzon, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 447 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Allison Marie Venzon, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in LOMBARD, IL.
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Dr. Allison Venzon is a specialist in family medicine. After attending Creighton University School of Medicine, Dr. Venzon completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Her areas of expertise include the following: anxiety and grief. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Venzon is professionally affiliated with Duly Health and Care. Her practice in Lombard, IL is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
