A 33-year-old man presents to the emergency department with restlessness, tachycardia, tension, and difficult breathing. Finding no anatomical problems, what is the likely cause of these symptoms?

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The symptoms described are consistent with an anxiety attack, which can present with physical symptoms despite the absence of any anatomical problems. Bipolar disorder, hydrocephalus, and neurosis are less likely to cause these specific symptoms.

A 33-Year-Old Man Presents to the Emergency Department with Restlessness