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Panic Attack

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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I am suffering from stress and repeated episodes of anxiety with muscle twitching. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,For the last year or so, I have been dealing with anxiety. It started with a panic attack, and I have dealt with anxiety in the past. Most recently, I did not feel anxious or have had panic attacks for the last six months. As of the previous two weeks, my anxiety seems to be back. Also,...  Read Full »


Dr. Ruhi Satija

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anxiety relapse can be due to physiological, biological, or sociological triggers. The symptoms you described are due to anxiety, and you need to know why you are getting it in the first place. Stress is a reason, but why are you not able to cope with the stress? Wha...  Read Full »

I get intense palpitation and panic attacks. Do I have heart problem?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. Two years ago, I had intense palpitations, and I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I had panic attacks, but then I was able to recover by myself. For a few days, I had two panic attacks. And I am afraid that this is anxiety, or that my diagnosis was wrong a...  Read Full »


Dr. Ruhi Satija

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Panic attacks often mimic a heart attack. In fact, one of the common differential diagnosis of panic attack is cardiac arrest. If it is happening often it is advisable to get an ECG (electrocardiogram) done. Please tell me from last how many days are you taking anti-...  Read Full »

I have stress at the work place which causes multiple panic attacks. Please advise.

Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing stress at the work place which causes me to have multiple panic attacks. I have file 3 EEO's, and gotten zero results, my previous psychiatrist just medicated me by tripling my dosage verses listening to me, I requested a diagnosis letter from her for my employer an...  Read Full »


Dr. Ruhi Satija

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Workplace burnout is often unrecognized. When it becomes severe, it causes physical manifestation like anxiety, panic, body pains, feeling of boredom, lethargy, etc. I would suggest you to start counseling therapy sessions, there are specific techniques to combat burno...  Read Full »

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