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Dr. Janki Patel, DO is a developmental pediatrician in Houston, TX specializing in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. She graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Janki Patel, DO is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's.
8080 N. Stadium Drive
Houston, TX 77054
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. Janki Patel, DO graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Geisinger Medical Center
Licensed In: Texas
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Dr. Janki Patel is a specialist in developmental-behavioral pediatrics in Houston, TX. Before completing her residency at Geisinger Medical Center, Dr. Patel attended medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Texas Children's and Baylor College of Medicine.
