Anxiety

Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of fear, uneasiness, or concern that something bad may happen. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as trembling, shaking, muscle aches, restlessness, insomnia, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and clammy hands.

If anxiety interferes with daily activities, a person may need treatment with medications (such as antidepressants or antianxiety medications) and/or professional counseling.


Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: September 13, 2006
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Malin K. Clark, MD, FRCPC - Psychiatry
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