Anxiety Symptoms

Aka: Anxiety Symptoms, Anxiety Clinical Findings

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II. Symptoms: Emotional (Vigilance and Scanning)

  1. Nervousness
  2. Irritability
  3. Dread
  4. Insomnia
  5. Exaggerated startle response
  6. Easily distracted and Unable to concentrate

III. Symptoms: Motor tension

  1. Muscle Twitching or Tremors
  2. Restlessness
  3. Shakiness
  4. Fatigue
  5. Muscle aches or tension (similar to Fibromyalgia)
  6. Paresthesias

IV. Symptoms: Autonomic hyperactivity

  1. Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    1. Palpitations or Tachycardia
    2. Shortness of Breath
    3. Dyspnea on exertion
    4. Chest Pain
    5. Sweating or cold palms
    6. Diaphoresis
  2. Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary symptoms
    1. Choking Sensation or Globus Hystericus
    2. Dysphagia
    3. Heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux
    4. Nausea or Vomiting
    5. Abdominal Pain
    6. Anorexia
    7. Frequent Urination
  3. Neurologic symptoms
    1. Dizziness, Light Headedness or Faintness
    2. Headache

V. References

  1. Kowalchuk (2022) Am Fam Physician 106(6): 657-64 [PubMed]
  2. Walley (1994) Am Fam Physician 50(8):1745-53 [PubMed]
  3. Zal (1995) Fam Pract Recert 17(10): 17-32 [PubMed]

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