Panic Attack - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions without any real cause. Panic disorder occurs when we experience recurring unexpected panic attacks.

Symptoms-

Abdominal pain and cramping

Chest pain or tightness

Chills

Choking

Dizziness (vertigo)

Essential tremor

Fainting

Fear of loss of control or death

Feeling of unreality or detachment

Headache

Hot flashes

Lightheadedness

Nausea

Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

Palpitations

Sense of impending doom or danger

Shortness of breath

Sweating

Causes-
Actual causes of panic attacks or panic disorder is not identified, but the probable factors are

Brain malfunction

Genetics

Psychological stress

Stress or negative emotion sensitive temperament

Specialists to visit
Clinical psychologist
Psychiatrist

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References
https://medlineplus.gov
https://www.nimh.nih.gov
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com