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What Causes Frequent Panic Attacks?
just went to see a doctor about a panic attack i thought I had the other day i was sweaty my heart was beating rapidly and i felt as i was hyperventalating. since the doctor i have had two episodes with rapid heart rate and diziness and tingling in my hands and feet. the doctor thinks i have a anxiety disorder but im thinking i need to get checked by a family doctor is it possible to have continuous panic attacks if you have never had them before what kind of medical problems can i be looking at with this tingling and mild chest tightness
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
hi
panic attack is similar like symptoms heart attack
but panic attack is type of anxiety disorder which can occur due to uncoscious or subconscious hidden threats.
panic symptoms are occur rapidly up and down within 15 mins.
first do medical check up to rule out any possibilities releted to heart.
in panic attack is not lifethreatning.
there are some medications to reduce ur anxiety and panic attack
ex paroxetin 12.5 mg and clonazepam .5 mg etc
but do exercise regulary and do meditations
thank you
panic attack is similar like symptoms heart attack
but panic attack is type of anxiety disorder which can occur due to uncoscious or subconscious hidden threats.
panic symptoms are occur rapidly up and down within 15 mins.
first do medical check up to rule out any possibilities releted to heart.
in panic attack is not lifethreatning.
there are some medications to reduce ur anxiety and panic attack
ex paroxetin 12.5 mg and clonazepam .5 mg etc
but do exercise regulary and do meditations
thank you
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