Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles today, but sometimes what looks like anxiety may actually be another health condition. Many people experience symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath or constant tiredness and assume it is anxiety. In reality, these signs can come from other issues that need medical attention.

Thyroid problems, for example, can cause mood swings, nervousness and rapid heartbeat, which are often confused with anxiety attacks. Heart conditions like arrhythmia may also bring chest tightness and palpitations that mimic anxious feelings. Even low blood sugar, vitamin deficiencies or certain infections can make someone feel restless, dizzy or easily panicked.

Because the symptoms overlap, people may take anxiety medicine when what they really need is treatment for another condition. This is where medicine traceability becomes very important. Being able to trace medicine from the manufacturer to the pharmacy shelf helps protect patients by ensuring they get the right drugs, free from counterfeits and matched to their actual diagnosis. It also builds trust between doctors, pharmacists and patients.

   

Understanding that anxiety-like symptoms can come from many causes encourages people to seek proper medical checks before treatment. And with strong medicine traceability, patients can be sure that the medicines they are prescribed are safe, genuine and effective. Together, awareness and traceability can help reduce misdiagnosis and improve health outcomes.