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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

9 Unexpected Ways Anxiety Might Show Up In Your Body

Many people know that anxiety can cause excessive worrying, but here are other unexpected anxiety symptoms to look for.

Hilary WeissmanKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Hilary Weissman | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on August 5, 2025
Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | August 5, 2025

Anxiety can cause more than just worrying. Many people experience lesser-known signs of an anxiety disorder. Getting treatment early can help prevent the condition from getting worse. In this video, learn why anxiety can sometimes cause yawning, digestive problems, difficulty concentrating, and more.

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Hilary Weissman
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Hilary Weissman has been a health writer for the past 6 years. She was a senior copywriter at WW (Weight Watchers) before joining GoodRx and was also a copy editor in S&P Global’s structured finance ratings group for 3 years prior.
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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