Often, anxiety is linked to physical symptoms that can make life difficult. It’s best to get medical help if these symptoms worsen your life or don’t go away after you try relaxation techniques and other coping methods.

When your body is in a stressful situation, your blood vessels dilate, and your heart rate increases. That can lead to aches throughout your body, says psychologist Sarah Zakarin.

Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath is one of the common physical signs of anxiety. This is because your body reacts to threats and danger by trying to get more air into your lungs to fight or flee.

Some people with asthma or other breathing problems may feel short of breath more frequently if they have trouble breathing at rest or after activity. You should visit your doctor if additional symptoms appear, along with shortness of breath.

You should also seek medical attention if your shortness of breath worsens or you have trouble breathing when lying flat. This condition is called dyspnea, a sign of a severe health problem that must be treated immediately.

Another physical symptom of anxiety is twitching, which can include a tingling sensation or numbness in your hands and feet. This can be due to a nerve disorder, and it is essential to get checked out by your healthcare provider.

Tensed Muscles

Muscle tension is one of the most obvious physical symptoms that can occur when you have anxiety. This symptom can come and go and affect various muscles throughout your body.

Tensed muscles are a natural part of the fight-or-flight response, triggered when you feel stressed or anxious. But when your muscles stay tense and contract for prolonged periods, they can adversely affect your health.

Besides being painful, tense and stiff muscles can interfere with movement, reduce the range of motion, and affect your overall quality of life.

People with anxiety are especially prone to tight and sore muscles in the head and face, mouth, back of the neck, shoulders, chest, arms, legs, hands, stomach, digestive system, elimination tract, and groin.

The tight and sore muscle aches can vary from slight to moderate to severe or persist indefinitely. They can also come in waves that are intense at one point and weaken later.

Sweating

Sweating is a natural, healthy bodily function that helps you cool down by releasing sweat through ducts in the skin. The amount of sweat you produce largely depends on your body temperature, environment, and movement.

Your body also produces a milkier, fat-laden sweat known as apocrine sweat in response to stress or anxiety. This type of sweat is odorless at first, but it can develop an odor when it breaks down and mixes with bacteria on your skin.

When it comes to anxiety, sweating is often one of the most common physical symptoms you’ll notice. It’s a sign that your body is in a “fight-or-flight” response and can be a warning that it is overheating.

But there’s a lot you can do to control your sweating. For starters, try wearing loose-fitting clothing and staying well hydrated. You can also keep a journal to track how much you sweat on certain days. You can also look for situations that trigger your sweating and take preventative measures. For example, avoid exercising in hot weather and make sure to use air conditioning if indoors.

Nausea

Nausea is a common physical symptom of anxiety. It’s often the first symptom people notice when they have fear, and it can be a sign of an underlying health issue that needs treatment.

Everyone experiences anxiety and fear occasionally – these are normal emotions that help us deal with danger and stress. However, some people experience excessive or irrational anxiety that can be difficult to control.

Anxiety symptoms include trembling, sweating, faintness, rapid heart rate, and difficulty breathing. If you have these, getting medical attention as soon as possible is essential.

The term ‘nausea’ is derived from classical Greek and Latin words that refer to the signs and symptoms of seasickness (nausea and nausea). The American classics scholar John Carew Rolfe published a comprehensive guide to using sickness in classical texts.

Many things, including food and drinks, side effects from certain medications, pain, pregnancy and morning sickness, viral infection, and gastrointestinal disease, can cause nausea. It can also be a symptom of migraine headaches, brain tumors, and bleeding into or around the brain.

Chest Pain

Chest pain is a common symptom of anxiety and a sign that something serious may be wrong. 

Despite being so often linked to heart attacks, there are many other possible causes of chest pain. These can include heart problems, gastrointestinal conditions, lung problems, and other medical issues.

Stress-related chest pain can be a symptom of panic attacks, which cause intense fear and anxiety in people. This can lead to shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating, nausea, and pain in the chest, arms, shoulders, and jaw.

If you think you have a heart problem, seeking medical treatment immediately is essential, as it could save your life.

You can tell your doctor your feelings and describe any other symptoms. This will help your doctor diagnose and treat your pain’s cause quickly.