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.
Also called: Anxiety, Anxiousness, Excessive, persistent worry and fear, Anxiety disease.
Conditions associated with anxiety
The following conditions have been associated with anxiety in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acquired methemoglobinemia
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
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
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
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 sig...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Anxiety Disorder
A group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive worry, fear, or nervousness that interferes wit...
Anxiety and Panic
Persistent anxiety and panic symptoms that affect daily function and well-being....
Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Arginine vasopressin deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form is a medical condition tha...
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
CLCN4-related X-linked intellectual disability syndrome
CLCN4-related X-linked intellectual disability syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
CTCF-related neurodevelopmental disorder
A rare, genetic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, borderline to severe...
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that ...
Childhood absence epilepsy
Childhood absence epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Choreoacanthocytosis
Choreoacanthocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classic galactosemia
Classic galactosemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coffin-Siris syndrome 6
Any Coffin-Siris syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ARID2 gene....
Coproporphyria
Coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 1
Any Cornelia de Lange syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the NIPBL gene....
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 7
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 7 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion is a medical condition that...
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Dravet syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia
Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation is a medica...
Tests providers may use to investigate anxiety
When investigating anxiety, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Calcium
Measures calcium levels to evaluate bone, kidney, and parathyroid health....
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Free T3
Measures triiodothyronine, a thyroid hormone involved in metabolism....
Free T4
Measures the active form of thyroxine to help evaluate thyroid function....
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Liver Function Test
Measures ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin to assess liver health....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside anxiety
Daytime Sleepiness
Excessive sleepiness during the day despite getting enough sleep at night, which can be a sign of sleep apnea ...
Difficulty Concentrating
Trouble focusing or paying attention, which can be caused by stress, sleep problems, depression, or other cond...
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Excessive Sweating
Sweating more than is needed to regulate body temperature, which can accompany fever, anxiety, hypoglycemia, o...
Irritability
Easily annoyed or frustrated mood, which can be caused by stress, sleep problems, hormonal changes, or mood di...
Restlessness
An inability to sit still or relax, which can be related to anxiety, ADHD, or other conditions....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if anxiety is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom anxiety mean?
Anxiety is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. 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.
Which conditions are associated with anxiety?
Anxiety has been reported in association with 168 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Acquired methemoglobinemia, Acromegaly, Acute intermittent porphyria, Adiposis dolorosa. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about anxiety?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.