 [ Symptoms ] what does it mean if a food product is labeled “light ” “low ” “reduced ” or “fat free ” [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear your daughter is going through this test anxiety can be a miserable experience panic attacks usually occur with several specific physical symptoms such as dizziness shortness of breath andor a pounding or racing heart beat if your daughter is experiencing any of these symptoms she would do well to get checked out by a health care professional panic disorders and panic attacks are not uncommon and usually can be treated with medication or a combination of medication and talk therapy  if your daughter only experiences anxiety during test taking it is possible she suffers from test anxiety which is considered a symptom of social anxiety disorders and is very common who among us has not felt those sweaty palms as we sat down to take an exam again it would be worth getting checked out by a health care provider because social anxiety also can be treated most college campuses have a student health center that would be a good starting point for your daughter to help her figure out what is going on best wishes to you both