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Bouts Of Palpitations, Dizziness And Throat Congestion. Is This A Panic Attack?
hi I ve been having bouts of palpitations and the feeling of dizziness that can come on all of a sudden which I m finding quite scary and i am now getting the feeling of an obstruction in my throat that i can feel when i swallow does this mean i may be suffering from panic attack or could there be another answer as ive never experienced this and find it unpleasant and scary
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
From your description, it can be a panic attack. Panic attacks can occur several psychological and medical conditions, which need to rule out in your case after examination and investigation.
It is important to see a doctor to rule out the following possibilties:
-Panic disorder and depression
-Hyperthyroidism
-Hypoglycemia
-Stimulant use (amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine), so stop use if present.
-Some Medication withdrawal
-Mitral valve prolapse, a minor cardiac problem that occurs when one of the heart’s valves doesn't close correctly.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
From your description, it can be a panic attack. Panic attacks can occur several psychological and medical conditions, which need to rule out in your case after examination and investigation.
It is important to see a doctor to rule out the following possibilties:
-Panic disorder and depression
-Hyperthyroidism
-Hypoglycemia
-Stimulant use (amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine), so stop use if present.
-Some Medication withdrawal
-Mitral valve prolapse, a minor cardiac problem that occurs when one of the heart’s valves doesn't close correctly.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Hello......
Thanks for your query. The symptoms you are describing are classic of panic attack. However, other conditions like thyroid disorders, fluctuations in blood sugar/blood pressure and serum electrolyte abnormalities need to be ruled out. If the tests are negative, you would require a psychiatric evaluation for panic disorder and other anxiety related disorders. Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. The symptoms you are describing are classic of panic attack. However, other conditions like thyroid disorders, fluctuations in blood sugar/blood pressure and serum electrolyte abnormalities need to be ruled out. If the tests are negative, you would require a psychiatric evaluation for panic disorder and other anxiety related disorders. Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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