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Symptoms
Acute stress disorder is caused by exposure to trauma, which is defined as a stressor that causes intense fear and, u...
Causes
Acute stress disorder is caused by exposure to trauma, which is defined as a stressor that causes intense fear and, u...
Tests
Diagnosis of acute stress disorder is based on a combination of the patient's history and a physical examination to r...
Treatments
Treatment for acute stress disorder usually includes a combination of antidepressant medications and short-term psych...
Alternative Therapies
Acupuncture has been recommended as a treatment for acute stress disorder. Some other alternative approaches, includi...
Complications
If the patient's symptoms are severe enough to interfere with normal life and have lasted longer than one month, the ...
Prevention
However, in theory, professional intervention soon after a major trauma might reduce the likelihood or severity of AS...
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