Nervousness: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Nervousness

Symptoms The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include the following: fatigue or muscle weakness hand tremors mood swings nervousness or anxiety rapid heartbeat heart palpitations [endocrineweb.com]

Affected children exhibit nervousness, weight loss, irritability, and hyperactivity. Usually there is enlargement of the thyroid gland. [britannica.com]

When the thyroid gland is overactive ( hyper thyroidism) the body’s processes speed up and you may experience nervousness, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, hand tremor, excessive [endocrineweb.com]

Adjustment Disorder

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood low mood tearfulness feelings of hopelessness Adjustment disorder with anxiety nervousness worry jitteriness fear of separation from [childrenshospital.org]

Impulse behavior, unusual defiance or acting out Feelings that range from sadness to hopelessness, crying and withdrawal Nervousness, tension or other actions that display [dualdiagnosis.org]

Symptoms mainly include nervousness, worry, difficulty concentrating or remembering things and feeling overwhelmed. [michiganautolaw.com]

Graves Disease

A 33 year-old, 8-week pregnant woman with hypothyroidism, presents with a 2-week history of palpitations, sweating, nervousness and fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients with Graves' disease may have some of the common symptoms such as anxiety, difficulty in sleeping, fatigue, muscle weakness, nervousness, hand tremors, frequent bowel [melbournethyroidcentre.com.au]

When the body has too much thyroid hormone, the excess can cause these processes to speed up, leading to symptoms like nervousness and weight loss. [stanfordchildrens.org]

Postpartum Thyroiditis

Jenna ~ mommy to Sophia Elise (1/06), Oliver Matthew (7/07) and Avery Michael (3/10) Wading slowly and nervously into this homeschooling thing. # 2 of 13 Old 08-08-2010, 02 [mothering.com]

Jenna ~ mommy to Sophia Elise (1/06), Oliver Matthew (7/07) and Avery Michael (3/10) Wading slowly and nervously into this homeschooling thing. # 2 of 13 Old 08-08-2010, 03 [mothering.com]

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can occur, including weight loss, depression, anxiety, nervousness, elevated heart rate, heat intolerance, headache, nausea, and palpitations. [elaine-moore.com]

Hypothyroidism

A 33 year-old, 8-week pregnant woman with hypothyroidism, presents with a 2-week history of palpitations, sweating, nervousness and fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] these hormones interact with start to speed up, creating symptoms such as: Weight loss Difficulty concentrating Feeling hot and sweating Problems falling asleep Anxiety, nervousness [geisinger.org]

[…] skin Forgetfulness Constipation Depressive mood swings In contrast, hyperthyroidism causes the body’s processes to speed up and functions quicken, leading to symptoms like: Nervousness [healthblog.uofmhealth.org]

Clonidine Poisoning

To avoid withdrawal side effects (e.g. nervousness, headaches, tremors), do not suddenly stop taking clonidine. [rxwiki.com]

If you suddenly stop taking clonidine, it can cause a rapid rise in your blood pressure and symptoms such as nervousness, headache, and uncontrollable shaking of a part of [medlineplus.gov]

Other common side effects of the medication include: Nervousness Hallucinations Constipation Dry mouth Agitation Depression Insomnia Palpitations, tachycardia, and bradycardia [americanaddictioncenters.org]

Hyperventilation

Patients may report a variety of psychological complaints, including anxiety, nervousness, unreality, disorientation, or feeling "spacy." [medlink.com]

[…] bloating Dry mouth Muscle spasms in the hands and feet Numbness and tingling in the arms or around the mouth Problems sleeping Causes Emotional causes include: Anxiety and nervousness [mountsinai.org]

[…] respiratory rate or tidal volume). • The paresthesias may be unilateral in 16% of patients, left side more often than right. • Psychological symptoms may be reported, including nervousness [medlink.com]

Substance Abuse

You’ll move and think more slowly, and you may have chills, nausea, and nervousness. You may feel a strong need to take more heroin to feel better. [webmd.com]

Common Symptoms of Anxiety Feelings of fear, worry, nervousness, panic, or uneasiness. Difficulty relaxing or sitting still. Fidgeting. [rehabs.com]

For individuals who suffer from an anxiety disorder, their feelings of nervousness, worry and fear have become so overwhelming that they are no longer able to do the things [rehabs.com]

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is defined as uncontrollable, ongoing worry, fear, and anxiety (nervousness). [childrensnational.org]

Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive, persistent nervousness, worry, and dread about many activities or events. [msdmanuals.com]

CBT includes working with a therapist to help the child or teen (and his or her family) learn how to cope with feelings of anxiety and nervousness. [childrensnational.org]

Hypertension

Dizziness Nosebleed Fatigue In strongly increased blood pressure, the following symptoms can add: Dyspnea on exertion Angina pectoris Palpitations Nausea Disturbed vision Nervousness [flexikon.doccheck.com]

Dizziness, facial flushing, headache, fatigue, epistaxis, and nervousness are not caused by uncomplicated hypertension. [merckmanuals.com]

Somatoform Disorder

Anxiety disorders are disorders that are characterized by excessive fear and nervousness, and sometimes difficulty sleeping. [recovery.org]

[…] epilepsy, seizures, hysteria, digestive problems, erectile dysfunction, homosexuality, impotence, rehabilitation center, psychosis, sadness, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, nervousness [youtube.com]

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

When they stop the drugs, they may have mild withdrawal symptoms such as Anxiety and nervousness at bedtime Poor sleep Disturbing dreams Irritability when they awaken More [msdmanuals.com]

After someone numbs their anxiety with benzos for a long time, feelings of nervousness can come back in greater force than before. [addictioncenter.com]

Specific Phobia

Exposure to the object or situation brings about an immediate reaction, causing the person to endure intense anxiety (nervousness) or to avoid the object or situation entirely [web.archive.org]

Bromocriptine

[…] runny nose, continuing stomach pain, continuing or severe weakness Rare Black, tarry stools bloody vomit blurred vision fainting fast heartbeat increased sweating nausea nervousness [mayoclinic.org]

Has anyone ever experienced anxiety while on parlodel or feelings of nervousness of any kind? [dailystrength.org]

CNS: Headache, dizziness, vertigo, light-headedness, fainting, sedation, nightmares, insomnia, dyskinesia, ataxia; mania, nervousness, anxiety, depression. [robholland.com]

Hypoglycemia

Irritability, nervousness. Unsteadiness. Nightmares, bad dreams, restless sleep. You might pass out if your hypoglycemia is not treated. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Hypoglycemia may cause: Sweating Nervousness Lightheadedness Heart palpitations Hunger Headache Tingling feeling around the mouth As hypoglycemia worsens, it may cause: Fatigue [uvahealth.com]

Burnout

The Salesman glanced nervously around the room but unable to deviate from the prescribed PowerPoint script, pressed on regardless, intoning mechanically from the slides. [red-gate.com]

Adjustment Reaction of Adolescence

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood low mood tearfulness feelings of hopelessness Adjustment disorder with anxiety nervousness worry jitteriness fear of separation from [childrenshospital.org]

Impulse behavior, unusual defiance or acting out Feelings that range from sadness to hopelessness, crying and withdrawal Nervousness, tension or other actions that display [dualdiagnosis.org]

This could take the form of anxious feelings, nervousness, worry, feelings of sadness and crying, broken sleep, difficulty in concentrating, muscle tension and fatigue. [anxietycare.org.uk]

Thyroiditis

Symptoms of thyroid hormone excess (hyperthyroidism) such as nervousness, rapid heart rate, and heat intolerance may be present early in the disease. [uclahealth.org]

His symptoms resolved after two weeks; however, he has since developed fatigue and nervousness. The remaining review of systems is unremarkable. [mdedge.com]

Symptoms: pain in the front of the neck tenderness when gentle pressure is applied to the thyroid gland (palpation) fever weakness fatigue Other symptoms may include: nervousness [uclahealth.org]

Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis with Thyrotoxic Crisis

Mental instability Moodiness Irritability Depression Nervousness Argumentative Anxiety Tremor or Trembling or shaky hands Breathing difficulty Bulging eyes Rapid, irregular [hyperthyroidismsymptomsx.com]

Overstimulation of neuromuscular will lead to nervousness, irritability and tremor. Nearly 50% develop proximal muscle weakness called thyroid myopathy. [mythyroide.blogspot.com]

Menstrual irregularities – Muscle weakness/wasting manifested as exercise intolerance or difficulty climbing stairs – Eye symptoms, which may include pain or diplopia – Nervousness [slideshare.net]

Acetaminophen Overdose

Be able to develop a differential diagnosis in a case of acetaminophen toxicity Gastroenteritis Peptic ulcer disease Hepatitis - alcohol, drug, toxin, viral, ischemic Hepatorenal syndrome Inborn errors of metabolism Reye syndrome Acute tubular necrosis Cytomegalovirus infection Pancreatitis Mushroom toxicity - Amatoxin[…] [quizlet.com]

T3 Thyrotoxicosis

Thyrotoxicosis is characterized by NERVOUSNESS; TACHYCARDIA; FATIGUE; WEIGHT LOSS; heat intolerance; and excessive SWEATING. [fpnotebook.com]

Signs and symptoms associated with thyrotoxicosis include 1 : nervousness, anxiety, hyperactivity weight loss muscle weakness, tremor increased perspiration, heat intolerance [radiopaedia.org]

Silent Thyroiditis

[…] feeling weak Frequent bowel movements Heat intolerance Increased appetite Increased sweating Irregular menstrual periods Mood changes, such as irritability Muscle cramps Nervousness [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] state of normally functioning thyroid The common signs and symptoms of Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis include weight loss, increased sweating, fatigue, irritability, and nervousness [dovemed.com]

[…] variety of symptoms, such as: tremors heat sensitivity sleep difficulties appetite increase excessive sweating irregular menstrual cycle sudden, inexplicable weight loss nervousness [healthblurbs.com]

Aerophagy

[…] farting), belching (burping) is not present, and the actual mechanism by which air enters the gut is obscure or unknown.[1] Aerophagia in psychiatry is sometimes attributed to nervousness [wikiwand.com]

Nervousness: When we are nervous or tense, we may swallow more air without realizing it. Most people are not even aware that they have such a habit. [stop-heartburn-indigestion.com]

The aerophagia is partly due to nervousness, causing some people frequent swallowing. [toubiblib.com]

Secondary Cardiomyopathy

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 425.9 Secondary cardiomyopathy, unspecified Short description: Second cardiomyopath NOS. ICD-9-CM 425.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 425.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before[…] [icd9data.com]

Caffeine Withdrawal

Although generally mild and brief, these effects include increased anxiety, nervousness, jitteriness, and upset stomach. [goviter.com]

[…] population like hoarding and multiple personality disorder, refers to “caffeine intoxication” as self-medication, with its users experiencing the symptoms of restlessness, nervousness [bostonmagazine.com]

Anxiety and Nervousness It is possible to have actual physical manifestations of anxiety. [addictionresource.com]

De Quervain Thyroiditis

Symptoms of thyroid hormone excess (hyperthyroidism) such as nervousness, rapid heart rate, and heat intolerance may be present early in the disease. [uclahealth.org]

[…] causing symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including: More frequent bowel movements Hair loss Heat intolerance Irregular (or very light) menstrual periods in women Mood changes Nervousness [nlm.nih.gov]

His symptoms resolved after two weeks; however, he has since developed fatigue and nervousness. The remaining review of systems is unremarkable. [mdedge.com]

Toxic Nodular Goiter

Symptoms include: Fatigue Frequent bowel movements Heat intolerance Increased appetite Increased sweating Irregular menstrual period (in women) Muscle cramps Nervousness Restlessness [coordinatedhealth.com]

Symptoms: weight loss increased appetite nervousness restlessness heat intolerance increased sweating fatigue muscle cramps frequent bowel movements menstrual irregularities [uclahealth.org]

Symptoms include: Fatigue Frequent bowel movements Heat intolerance Increased appetite Increased sweating Menstrual irregularities (in women) Muscle cramps Nervousness Restlessness [dxline.info]

Acute Anxiety

Nervousness is typically not so physical. [elementsbehavioralhealth.com]

Pleasant, soothing smells ease nervousness. Lavender calms. Scent your pillows with it. Essential oils, geranium and sandalwood, relieve stress and anxiety. [anxiety-disorder-depression-help.com]

Normal feelings of nervousness, worry, and fear often have a known trigger (a major exam, money issues, or seeing a bug). [everydayhealth.com]

Thyroid Gland Disorder

Symptoms include hair loss, weight loss, increased heart rate, nervousness, frequent bowel movements, perspiration, and menstrual irregularities in women. [msdmanuals.com]

Someone with hyperthyroidism might experience any or all of the following symptoms: nervousness, decreased menstrual flow, weight loss, and irregular heartbeat. [abcnews.go.com]

[…] heavy menstrual periods Forgetfulness Weight gain Dry, coarse skin and hair Hoarse voice Intolerance to cold The following are symptoms for hyperthyroidism: Irritability/nervousness [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Lead Poisoning

A Lead Poisoning Outbreak in Nigeria, Plumbism and Anemia Over 400 Nigerian children have died from lead poisoning this year, the Times reported yesterday. The outbreak is centered in five villages in the northwestern state of Zamfara. Small-scale gold mining in the region leads to lead toxicity, as follows: “In an[…] [medicallessons.net]