F41.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a mental health condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable, and persistent worry about daily life events, lasting for at least six months. It involves physical symptoms like muscle tension, fatigue, and restlessness.
Key Characteristics and Symptoms:
- Excessive Worry: Persistent anxiety about various topics (e.g., health, finances, family) that is difficult to control.
- Physical Symptoms: Muscle tension (often neck/shoulders), restlessness or feeling on edge, fatigue, trembling, lightheadedness, or palpitations.
- Cognitive Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating or the mind going blank.
- Duration: Symptoms must occur more days than not for at least 6 months.
- Impact: Causes significant distress or impairment in social or occupational functioning
Diagnosis and Treatment:
- Diagnosis: Based on clinical assessment of symptoms.
- Treatment: Typically includes psychotherapy (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – CBT), medication, and lifestyle modifications
F41.1 is classified under “Other anxiety disorders” in the ICD-10 diagnostic manual.