Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is worry about the negative effects of past unpleasant experiences and future negative possibilities. Individuals may feel fearful, apprehensive, or threatened by uncertainty, and they may also have fears of falling apart or losing control.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Anxiety that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Anxiety
The following conditions have been associated with Anxiety. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
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Acquired methemoglobinemia
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Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute intermittent porphyria
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Adiposis dolorosa
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Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation
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African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Agoraphobia
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Alobar holoprosencephaly
Alobar holoprosencephaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form
Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Anxiety is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.