Face
Lip paresthesia
• Lip paresthesia is the symptom of a tingling sensation of the lip.
• Lip paresthesia can result from:
· anxiety/ hyperventilation
· neuropathy (nerve damage)
· heavy metal exposure
· diabetes
• Lip paresthesia should be evaluated by your doctor.
Read more – January 19, 2009
Hyperventilation
• Hyperventilation is the symptom of excessive breathing leading to low blood levels of carbon dioxide.
• Hyperventilation can cause muscle spasms and paresthesias (tingling).
• Hyperventilation can be caused by:
· anxiety
· emphysema
· fever
· liver failure
· low oxygen
· low blood pH
· pregnancy (progesterone stimulates breathing)
· pain
Read more – December 17, 2008
Agitation
• Agitation is the symptom of uneasiness, tension or irritability.
• Agitation and anxiety are related and can result from emotional or physical stressors.
• Agitation can be associated with medical conditions such as:
hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland producing excessive epinephrine/adrenaline)
delirium (acute confused state)
• Agitation can also result from alcohol or nicotine withdraw.
• Agitation can be a sign of psychiatric conditions such as mania or schizophrenia.
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Read more – November 12, 2008
Anxiety
Definition
• Anxiety is the condition of the feeling of apprehension, agitation, or uneasiness.
Overview
• Anxiety may be associated with stress.
• Anxiety may also be associated with physical complaints which include:
· upset stomach
· excessive sweating
· dry mouth
· difficulty concentrating
• Anxiety that persists may represent a psychiatric illness and should be evaluated by your doctor.
Read more – September 24, 2008
Shortness of breath
• Shortness of breath (breathlessness) is symptom of:
· uncomfortable breathing
· difficulty breathing
· feeling of not getting enough oxygen
• Shortness of breath is a common symptom in adults.
• Shortness of breath is a subjective complaint and can be difficult to measure.
• Shortness of breath can be caused by diseases of the lungs, heart or the chest wall.
• Shortness of breath can be a symptom of:
· anemia
· anxiety disorder
• New shortness of breath or a change in chronic shortness of breath should always be evaluated by your doctor
