Nervousness

Nervousness: Introduction

Nervousness is usually used to describe mental states similar to anxiety, but with more obvious external symptoms, such as nail biting, fidgeting, etc. However, nervousness and anxiety are similar, and the causes of anxiety need to be examined for nervousness symptoms. Nervousness needs also to be distinguished from restlessness or hyperactivity. Nervousness usually has little to do with the physical nervous system.

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Causes of Nervousness:

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

• Normal behavior
• Anxiety (type of Neurosis) - see causes of anxiety (a similar symptom to nervousness)
• Restlessness
• Hyperactivity
• Thyroid disorder
• Hyperthyroidism
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Caffeine poisoning
• Toxic multinodular goiter
• more causes...»

See full list of 67 causes of Nervousness

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Causes of Types of Nervousness:

Review causes of types of Nervousness in more specific categories:

• Nervousness in pregnancy (27 causes)
• more types...»

See full list of 2 types for Nervousness

Nervousness: Symptom Checker

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

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• Nervousness: Symptom Checker

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• Nervousness and Anxiety (49 causes)
• Nervousness and Behavioral symptoms (48 causes)
• Nervousness and Emotional symptoms (48 causes)
• Nervousness and Society problems (48 causes)
• Nervousness and Nerve symptoms (39 causes)
• Nervousness and Sensations (39 causes)
• Nervousness and Weakness (36 causes)
• Nervousness and Head symptoms (36 causes)
• Nervousness and Pain (36 causes)
• Nervousness and Digestive symptoms (36 causes)
• Nervousness and Muscle symptoms (33 causes)
• Nervousness and Sweat symptoms (31 causes)
• Nervousness and Muscle weakness (31 causes)
• Nervousness and Sweating (30 causes)
• Nervousness and Fatigue (30 causes)
• Nervousness and Personality symptoms (29 causes)
• Nervousness and Abdominal symptoms (29 causes)
• more...»

See full list of 1290 Symptom Checker combinations related to Nervousness

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Anxiety (804 causes)
• Behavioral symptoms (3944 causes)
• Emotional symptoms (1243 causes)
• Common symptoms (7552 causes)
• Society problems (1515 causes)
• Personality symptoms (3457 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Nervousness

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

• Anxiety (804 causes)
• Fear (363 causes)
• Emotional symptoms (1243 causes)
• Personality symptoms (3457 causes)
• Normal behavior
• Restlessness (373 causes)
• Hyperactivity (219 causes)
• Thyroid disorder
• Hyperthyroidism (32 causes)
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Caffeine poisoning
• more symptoms...»

Diagnostic Guides for Nervousness

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Nervousness from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Nervousness. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Nervousness

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Nervousness: Self Assessment Tools

• Stress -- Self Assessment Tools
• Depression -- Self Assessment Tools
• Weight Management -- Self Assessment Tools
• Mental Health -- Self Assessment Tools
• more tools...»

Nervousness: Medical Mistakes

• Concentration -- Health Mistakes
• ADHD -- Health Mistakes
• ADHD (Adults) -- Health Mistakes
• Depression -- Health Mistakes
• Bipolar -- Health Mistakes
• Sleep Disorders -- Health Mistakes
• more mistakes...»

Nervousness: Undiagnosed Conditions

Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:

• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Undiagnosed:
  • Adult ADHD -- Undiagnosed - Often remains undiagnosed through to adulthood.
  • ADHD -- Undiagnosed
  • Alzheimer Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Migraine -- Undiagnosed
  • Concentration Disorders -- Undiagnosed
  • Stroke -- Undiagnosed
  • Bipolar Disorder -- Undiagnosed
  • Schizophrenia -- Undiagnosed
  • Epilepsy -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Hospitals & Clinics: Nervousness

Research extensive quality ratings and patient safety measures for hospitals, clinics and medical facilities in health specialties related to Nervousness:

• Mental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more quality ratings...»

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Nervousness: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Mental Health Specialists:
  • Psychiatry (Mental Health)
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry (Seniors Mental Health)
  • Pediatric / Adolescent Psychiatry (Child/Teen Mental Health)
  • Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health (Child Behavior Specialist)
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Forensic Psychiatry
• more specialists...»

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Misdiagnosis and Nervousness

Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to speak. This was...read more »

Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions, such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease, it can also occur...read more »

ADHD under-diagnosed in adults: Although the over-diagnoses of ADHD in children is a well-known controversy, the reverse side related to adults. Some adults can remain undiagnosed, and indeed the condition has usually been overlooked...read more »

Bipolar disorder misdiagosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) often fails to be...read more »

Eating disorders under-diagnosed in men: The typical patient with an eating disorder is female. The result is that men with eating disorders often fail to be diagnosed or have a delayed diagnosis. See misdiagnosis of eating disorders or ...read more »

Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be undiagnosed in teenagers. The "normal" moodiness of teenagers can cause severe medical depression to be...read 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...read more »

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Nervousness: Related Rare Diseases

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Rare Types:
  • Adult ADHD -- Rare Types
  • ADHD -- Rare Types
  • Alzheimer Disease -- Rare Types
  • Migraine -- Rare Types
  • Concentration Disorders -- Rare Types
  • Stroke -- Rare Types
  • Bipolar Disorder -- Rare Types
  • Schizophrenia -- Rare Types
  • Epilepsy -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Diagnostic tests for Nervousness:

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

• Physical examination
  • Examine for possible causes of physical illness that may cause nervousness or present as nervousness - e.g. enlarged thyroid associated with hyperthyroidism.
• Mental state examination - including appearance, behavior, rate and continuity of speech, mood, affect, thought content, evidence of any hallucinations or abnormal beliefs, orientation to time, place and person, attention and concentration, short-term memory, insight and judgement.
• Blood tests
  • Thyroid function test to rule out hyperthyroidism
  • Serum insulin is elevated in insulinoma
• Urine tests
• more tests...»

See full list of 11 diagnostic tests for Nervousness

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

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Nervousness. 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:

• How long have you had nervousness? - to determine if acute or chronic.
• Is there a simple reason to explain nervousness? - e.g. a certain level of nervousness is considered normal behaviour. Nervousness may be precipitated by events such as an impending exam, job interview, an overseas flight, receiving medical test results or a date with a new partner.
• Is the nervousness intermittent or constant? - Intermittent nervousness may suggest the possibility of epilepsy, phaeochromocytoma, insulinoma or intermittent cardiac arrhythmia.
• Current stressors? - e.g. interpersonal relationships, physical health, occupational stressors or financial worries - increased nervousness may be related 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 and nervousness.
• more questions...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Nervousness (23 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 Nervousness) may include:

• Symptoms of anxiety? - e.g. nervousness, shakiness, tremor, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, poor concentration, heart palpitations, racing heart, sweating, dizziness, diarrhea, lump in throat and frequency of urination - anxiety and depression are very closely related and may co-exist, however anxiety may mask an underlying depression.
• 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.
• more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Nervousness (23 listings)

Home Diagnostic Testing and Nervousness

Home medical tests possibly related to Nervousness:

• Child Behavior: Home Testing
  • ADHD -- Home Test Kits
  • Concentration -- Home Testing
• Mental Health (Adults): Home Testing
  • Adult ADHD -- Home Testing
  • Concentration -- Home Tests
• Mental Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Emotional Stress Tests
  • ADHD -- Home Testing
  • Concentration -- Home Test Kits
• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Related Home Testing:
  • ADHD -- Home Tests
  • Drug Screening Kits
• more tests...»

Stories from Users for Nervousness

Real-life user stories relating to Nervousness:

• nervousness
• strange toddler behavior
• nervous!!!!!!!!
• new behavior
• Terrified, please help
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• nervousness help
• strange behavior
• I feel happy but feel anxious and emotional!
• Aweful situation...
• Worrisome Behaviors
• terrified of surgery/tests
• Aweful situation!!
• im scared urinating or feeling need to constantly
• Help! My wrists feel weird... Im worried...
• Worrisome Behaviors
• Stomach in knots?
• nervousness

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

• Neurological (Nerves) (606)
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  • Eye twitch
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  • So many symptoms but no diagnosis...GGRRR
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• Endocrine (Growth and Metabolism) (160)
  • Symptoms of Cushing's - Tests all negative
  • Has anyone been diagnosed with Wilson's Temperature Syndrome and are being treated??
  • I am at my wits end with these symptoms
  • Pitutary tumor
  • I think I have Cushings, can you help?
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• Psychiatric (Mental Health) (359)
  • PLEASE can anyone help my son?!
  • What The F*** Is Rong With Me...please Help
  • Addicted To Stealing
  • My husbands making me sad
  • Heart condition or mental health problem?
  • More user stories

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Medications or substances causing Nervousness:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Nervousness 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.

• Diphenidol Hydrochloride
• Vontrol
• Dimercaprol
• BAL in Oil
• Corticotropin
• ACTH
• more causes...»

See full list of 1012 medications causing Nervousness

Drug interactions causing Nervousness:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Nervousness 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.

• Tagamet (Cimetidine) and Adalat (Nifedipine) interaction
• Tagamet (Cimetidine) and Procardia (Nifedipine) interaction
• Grapefruit juice and Calan (Verapamil) interaction
• Grapefruit juice and Isoptin (Verapamil) interaction
• Grapefruit juice and Verelan (Verapamil) interaction
• Grapefruit juice and Adalat (Nifedipine) interaction
• Grapefruit juice and Procardia (Nifedipine) interaction
• more interactions...»

See full list of 489 drug interactions causing Nervousness

Definitions of Nervousness:

Nervousness: A condition of being nervous (2).
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Organs affected by Nervousness:

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

• Brain

Detailed list of causes of Nervousness

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

• Acute stress disorder - Nervousness
• Anemic - hematuria syndrome - nervousness
• Anxiety - see causes of anxiety (a similar symptom to nervousness)
• Apricot seed poisoning - nervousness
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Autoimmune thyroid diseases - nervousness
• Barbiturate abuse - nervousness
• more causes...»

See full list of 67 causes of Nervousness

How Common are these Causes of Nervousness?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Nervousness. Of the 67 causes of Nervousness that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 2 causes are "very common" diseases
• 3 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 61 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 67 causes of Nervousness

Conditions listing symptoms: Nervousness:

The following list of conditions have 'Nervousness' 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 Nervousness Based on Risk Factors

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