Panic attacks are known to be sudden periods for intense fear that may include:
- palpitations
- sweating
- shaking
- shortness of breath
- numbness
- a feeling of something bad will happen
The maximum degree of symptoms happen within minutes. Usually, they last for about 30 minutes but the duration can vary from seconds to hours. There may be a fear of losing control or chest pain. Panic attacks themselves aren’t dangerous physically.
Panic attacks can happen due to the number of disorders, this include:
- panic disorder
- social anxiety disorder
- post traumatic stress disorder
- depression
- other medical problems
They can either be triggered or happen unexpectedly. Smoking and psychological stress increase the risk of having a panic attack. Before diagnosis, conditions that produce the same symptoms should be ruled out, such as hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, heart and lung disease, and drug abuse.
