Panic attacks are associated with sudden episodes, of emotions of fear and anxiety. It is a type of anxiety disorder, and other anxiety disorder includes generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and special phobias.Generally, panic attacks are not life threatening but they can be frightening and significantly affect the quality of life. Symptoms of the panic attack may vary from person to person, and ... Read more
Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger severe physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or abdominal distress. The exact causes of panic disorder are unknown but risk factors include genetics, brain chemistry and life stress. Medications including antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs as well as psychotherapy are primarily used to treat panic attacks and panic disorder.
Panic attacks refer to sudden feelings of intense fear or discomfort that develop abruptly and peaks within minutes. Symptoms include accelerated heartbeat, nausea, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath and fear of dying among others. Treatment for panic attacks aims at reducing the severity and frequency of attacks either through medications or therapies. Medications commonly used for treatment include antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and ... Read more
