Symptom: Anxiety

Introduction: Anxiety

Anxiety: Excessive worry, anxiety, or fear. See free access online books about Anxiety below. See detailed information below for a list of 284 causes of Anxiety, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Anxiety:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Anxiety. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Normal anxiety
• Normal fear
• Emotional disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety attack
  • Panic attack
  • Panic disorder
  • Depression
  • Dementia
  • Schizophrenia
  • Paranoia
• Physical conditions causing anxiety include:
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Pheochromocytoma
• Marijuana - a form of cannabis
• Cannabis
• Amphetamine intoxication
• Alcohol withdrawal
• Drug withdrawal
• Stress
• Adjustment reaction
• Chronic anxiety state
• Some drugs
• Cocaine
• Caffeine
• Sympathomimetics
• Hallucinogen

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Causes of Types of Anxiety:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Anxiety:

• Nervousness
• Fear
• Anxiety disorder
• Severe anxiety
• Apprehension
• Increased anxiety
• Phobia
• Agoraphobia
• Panic

See full list of 34 types for Anxiety

Anxiety: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Anxiety, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms

• Anxiety: Multiple Symptom Checker

Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Anxiety and Behavioral symptoms (209 causes)
• Anxiety and Society problems (203 causes)
• Anxiety and Emotional symptoms (199 causes)
• Anxiety and Personality symptoms (198 causes)
• Anxiety and Nerve symptoms (141 causes)
• Anxiety and Pain (136 causes)
• Anxiety and Head symptoms (133 causes)
• Anxiety and Sensations (131 causes)
• Anxiety and Muscle symptoms (125 causes)
• Anxiety and Digestive symptoms (118 causes)
• Anxiety and Weakness (114 causes)
• Anxiety and Muscle weakness (104 causes)
• Anxiety and Heart symptoms (101 causes)
• Anxiety and Fatigue (101 causes)
• Anxiety and Depressive symptoms (100 causes)
• Anxiety and Mental problems (94 causes)
• Anxiety and Face symptoms (92 causes)
• Anxiety and Respiratory symptoms (88 causes)
• Anxiety and Skin symptoms (87 causes)
• Anxiety and Heart rhythm symptoms (83 causes)

See full list of 1395 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Anxiety

Home Diagnostic Testing and Anxiety

Home medical tests possibly related to Anxiety:

• Home Emotional Stress Tests

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Common symptoms
• Behavioral symptoms
• Emotional symptoms
• Society problems
• Personality symptoms

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Anxiety

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Anxiety:

• Depression
• Moodiness
• Fear
• Emotional symptoms
• Anxiety disorders
• Agitation
• Nervousness
• Shyness
• Sadness
• Depressive symptoms

Diagnostic Guides for Anxiety

12 MEDICAL SYMPTOM BOOKS: FULL TEXT ONLINE! Read the full text of published book sections related to Anxiety from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Anxiety. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Anxiety

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Misdiagnosis and Anxiety

High rate of misdiagnosis of psychiatric disorders: The book "Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women" reports on studies that estimate that 41% to 83% of people who are treated for psychiatric...more »

Various mental health symptoms caused by rare epilepsy: Temporal lobe epilepsy is a less common form of epilepsy that does not have the typical physical seizures. Patients can suffer from symptoms such...more »

Common asymptomatic heart disorder can cause anxiety-like conditions: Anxiety symptoms may be due to heart disorder - There is a reasonably common...more »

Rare neurological disorder misdiagnosed as anxiety condition: Posterolateral sclerosis is an uncommon neurological disorder that can be misdiagnosed as an anxiety disorder. Symptoms such as peripheral numbness, weakness, or sensations, may be...more »

Rare copper disease insidious and misdiagnosed: Wilson's disease (a form of copper overload) is a rare disorder that has a slow and insidious onset that can often fail...more »

Rare cancer hidden cause of panic symptoms: The rare cancer pheochromocytoma, an adrenal tumor, can initially have symptoms similar to panic disorder. Its symptoms may...more »

Undiagnosed anxiety disorders related to depression: Patients with depression (see symptoms of depression) may also have undiagnosed anxiety disorders (see symptoms of anxiety disorders). Failure to diagnose these anxiety disorders may worsen the depression....more »

Pheochromocytoma can mimic an anxiety attack: Pheochromocytoma is a tumour of the adrenal glands which secretes excessive amounts of catecholamines such...more »

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Diagnostic tests for Anxiety:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Anxiety. Some of these are listed below :

• Blood tests
  • Thyroid function test - to rule out hyperthyroidism.
  • Serum insulin - is elevated in insulinoma.
• Urine tests
  • 24 hr urinary catecholamines - to rule out phaeochromocytoma.

See full list of 8 diagnostic tests for Anxiety

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Anxiety. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• Is the anxiety intermittent or constant? - Intermittent anxiety suggests the possibility of epilepsy, phaeochromocytoma, insulinoma or intermittent cardiac arrhythmia.
• Current stressors? - E.g. interpersonal relationships, physical health, occupational stressors or financial worries - anxiety states are usually in some understandable relationship to stressful life events.
• Have the symptoms followed exposure to an unusual stress? - e.g. sexual assault, natural disaster, battle? - may indicate Post-traumatic stress disorder which can occur with other symptoms of anxiety.
• Family history of anxiety? - studies have shown that there is an undoubted genetic component in the propensity to anxiety states.
• Medications? - some prescribed medications can cause anxiety like symptoms e.g. ventolin, thyroxine.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Anxiety (52 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Anxiety) may include:

• Symptoms of depression - e.g. down mood, insomnia, poor self esteem, teary, poor concentration and attention, feelings of worthlessness - Most people with long standing anxiety will eventually develop depressive symptoms however anxiety can also be misdiagnosed as depression as they are closely related.
• Psychotic symptoms? - e.g. hallucinations , paranoia , delusional thinking) - schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be misdiagnosed or associated with anxiety.
• Panic attacks? - recurrent panic attacks occur in Panic disorder and may be confused with generalised anxiety disorder or be associated with anxiety.
• Phobias? - persistent, irrational fear with a compelling desire to avoid the object or situation occurs in Phobia disorders and may be confused with generalized anxiety disorder or be associated with anxiety.
• Symptoms of hyperthyroidism? - can cause anxiety-like symptoms e.g. weight loss, emotional lability, agitation, nervousness, tremor, palpitations, racing heart.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Anxiety (52 listings)

Stories from Users for Anxiety

Real-life user stories relating to Anxiety:

• hot flash, anxiety attack or the flu?
• Anxiety or...?
• Seen two doctors, really getting worried! Please help?
• Lump in back of neck - Lump under arm - Worried
• muscle twitching and anxiety
• worried
• anxiety/panic disorder
• Am I having Anxiety??
• Should I be worried about this.....
• Anxiety or something else??
• anxiety
• Hypertension/Anxiety
• anxiety
• My wife does not sweat I'm worried
• worried about neurologicl symptoms
• Very worried
• confused and worried
• Worried about my 2yr old daughter :(
• anxiety and smoking
• I REALLY NEED HELP! I'm Worried Sick!!!

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Anxiety or relevant symptoms:

• Neurological (Nerves) (215)
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  • Numbness and tingling all over
  • Essential tremor
  • Upper extremity Numbness and Tingling ??
  • Eye twitch
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• Psychiatric (Mental Health) (151)
  • PLEASE can anyone help my son?!
  • My husbands making me sad
  • Heart condition or mental health problem?
  • Anxiety or...?
  • Weird Behavior at School. Normal?
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• Endocrine (Growth and Metabolism) (65)
  • Symptoms of Cushing's - Tests all negative
  • Pitutary tumor
  • Has anyone been diagnosed with Wilson's Temperature Syndrome and are being treated??
  • I am at my wits end with these symptoms
  • Im a medical puzzle please help;(
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Medications or substances causing Anxiety:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Anxiety as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Marijuana - a form of cannabis
• Cannabis
• Amphetamine intoxication
• Diethylstilbestrol
• Stilphostrol

See full list of 482 medications causing Anxiety

Drug interactions causing Anxiety:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Anxiety as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Orphenadrine and dextropropoxyphene interaction
• Orphenadrine and co-proxamol interaction
• Blocadren (Timolol) and Adrenalin interaction
• Blocadren (Timolol) and Ana-Guard interaction
• Blocadren (Timolol) and Ana-Kit interaction

See full list of 201 drug interactions causing Anxiety

Organs affected by Anxiety:

The list of organs typically affected by Anxiety may include, but is not limited to:

• Brain

Detailed list of causes of Anxiety

The list below shows some of the causes of Anxiety mentioned in various sources:

• Acne - Anxiety
• Acute intermittent porphyria - anxiety
• Acute stress disorder - Sense of impending doom
• Addison's Disease - anxiety
• Adjustment reaction

See full list of 284 causes of Anxiety

How Common are these Causes of Anxiety?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Anxiety. Of the 284 causes of Anxiety that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 17 causes are "very common" diseases
• 29 causes are "common" diseases
• 9 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 2 causes are "rare" diseases
• 11 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 243 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Anxiety:

The following list of conditions have 'Anxiety' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Anxiety Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Anxiety based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: