Several medical problems can cause anxiety (Carandang, 2014), which include the following:
- Endocrine disorders
- Endocrine disorders which may induce anxiety include hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, hypoglycemia, and hyperadrenocorticism.
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Cardiovascular disorders which may induce anxiety include congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, and arrhythmia.
- Respiratory disorders
- Respiratory disorders which may induce anxiety include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and hyperventilation.
- Metabolic disorders
- Metabolic disorders which may induce anxiety include vitamin B12 deficiency and porphyria.
- Neurological disorders
- Neurological disorders which may induce anxiety include neoplasms, vestibular dysfunction, and encephalitis.
Reference:
“Chapter 9 - Anxiety Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition.” Anxiety Protocol. Carandang C. 2014. Healthy Mind Research Corporation.
