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Dr. Kristen M. Geiger, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Denver, CO specializing in general pediatrics and emergency medicine. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Kristen M. Geiger, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Boulder Community Health, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and Boulder Medical Center.
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. Kristen M. Geiger, MD, FAAP graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatrics Sports Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatrics Sports Medicine
Licensed In: Colorado
Dr. Kristen M. Geiger, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristen M. Geiger, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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LYNPARZA $68 |
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BEYFORTUS $47 |
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Coblation - Tonsil Wands $17 |
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SYNAGIS $15 |
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FORTEO $11 |
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Dr. Kristen Geiger practices emergency medicine and general pediatrics. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver, Dr. Geiger attended the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for medical school. Dr. Geiger is professionally affiliated with Boulder Medical Center and Boulder Community Health.
