Stress (cont.)
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Medical Treatment
- The treatment of your stress will vary greatly depending on the types of symptoms you are experiencing and how severe they are.
- Treatment can range from simple reassurance to inpatient care and evaluation in a hospital setting. Some basic treatment recommendations are as follows:
- Careful workup and evaluation by a doctor
- Regular exercise program
- Reassurance
- Biofeedback as indicated
- Counseling by qualified mental health professionals,
as needed
- Medical intervention for any physical problems discovered
- Careful workup and evaluation by a doctor
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