PTSD symptoms

Flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance after a traumatic event are PTSD hallmarks. Both therapy and medication help — a provider can start care online.

Also called: signs of PTSD · trauma response · PTSD treatment

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

  • Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
  • High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
  • Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
  • Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

Conditions related to ptsd symptoms

These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.

PTSD

PTSD is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of ptsd symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Anxiety

Anxiety is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of ptsd symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Depression

Depression is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of ptsd symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

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