Panic attacks can be confused with some heart diseases. Among these, myocardial infarction, that is, heart attack, is one of the most important ones. In addition, some heart valve diseases and heart rhythm disorders can be confused with panic attacks or can occur together.
In heart attack, chest pain is at the forefront and chest pain increases as the person moves. Palpitations often occur after chest pain. Pain and palpitations also tend to decrease as the person rests. Pain exhibits a radiating nature. Chest pain will last a long time if left untreated. It may also be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. During examinations, there are changes in ECG and biochemical heart attack markers.
Palpitation is a very main symptom and is obvious in a panic attack. Chest pain is also seen, but in a panic attack, chest pain is more common after palpitations. Chest pain is usually less severe than palpitations. In addition, chest pain increases when the person rests and focuses on himself, and decreases when he moves. For this reason, palpitations increase when you rest. Chest pain and palpitations last on average for a maximum of 10-30 minutes and then pass. It is very rare to occur for more than 30 minutes. Nausea occurs, but vomiting is very rare. There is no change in ECG and biochemical heart attack markers.
Thyroid disorders in particular, endocrine diseases such as pheochromocytoma, cushing, carcinoid syndrome, chest diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary embolism, COPD, hypertension, some heart valve diseases as mentioned above, heart rhythm disorders, respiratory It can be confused with a panic attack due to symptoms such as difficulty, chest pain, sweating, palpitations, numbness, nausea, vomiting.
Conditions such as diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, which cause blood sugar irregularities, use of marijuana, cocaine, stimulants. Many neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, some ear, nose and throat problems, irritable bowel syndrome, sudden discontinuation of alcohol and benzodiazepine-derived green prescription drugs may also cause panic attack-like symptoms. In daily life, a heavy meal after a long fast, insomnia, high amounts of caffeine consumption, smoking, and taking stimulant nutritional supplements, even if they are herbal, are common. It may trigger a panic attack. Or, if the person has a tendency to have a panic attack, it may occur.
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