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Conditions
Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Anxiety
- Unusually tired
- Feeling irritable
- Feeling sick or nausea
- Feeling heart beat
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Anxiety.
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Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is the irrational fear of confined spaces.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Feeling heart beat
- Anxiety
- Tremor
- Sweating
- Feeling sick or nausea
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Claustrophobia.
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Fear of open spaces
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult, or help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Sweating
- Fear of open spaces
- Fear of leaving home
- Avoiding people or social contact
- Anxiety
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Fear of open spaces.
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Postural tachycardia syndrome
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is an abnormal increase in heart rate after sitting or standing up.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Feeling heart beat
- Dizzy or lightheaded on standing up
- Loss of consciousness
- Lightheaded or feeling dizzy
- Shortness of breath
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Postural tachycardia syndrome.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the name given to an abnormality of heart rhythm, characterised by a fast heartbeat.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Feeling heart beat
- Loss of consciousness
- Chest pain
- Lightheaded or feeling dizzy
- Shortness of breath
Our Health A-Z contains more information on SVT.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
