A panic attack is a sensation of fear that occurs without warning in the body. It occurs at any time in the day, but it often occurs during sleep. The symptoms are chest pain, loss of control in the body, increased heartbeat, tingling or numbness in the body, and breathing difficulties. Usually, it lasts for ten minutes, but it cal also occur for a long time. It can occur during diabetes, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, asthma, and irritable bowel disease. It is treated by taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and Benzodiazepines. Doing deep breathing exercises regularly helps to provide some relief.
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Can a person with a panic attack undergo an MRI safely?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19-year-old male. I have been suffering from severe headaches, neck pain, and dizziness for four years. Taking any medicine makes it worse. I cannot sleep at all, and I am sleeping after two to three days. Some doctors say it is a migraine, and some say for an MRI, but I cannot have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better to rule out sinusitis initially. Take an X-ray PNS (paranasal sinuses). If it is normal, then you can go for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) under sedation. And this is termed claustrophobia which is quite common with many patients. You do not need to worr... Read Full »