Anxiety or panic attack
Moderateहिंदी: संवहनी मनोभ्रंश · தமிழ்: இரத்தக்குழாய் டிமென்ஷியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರಕ್ತನಾಳದ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮಾಂದ್ಯತೆ · తెలుగు: రక్తనాళాల డిమెన్షియా · বাংলা: রক্তনালীর ডিমেনশিয়া · मराठी: रक्तवाहिनी मतिभ्रम · ગુજરાતી: રક્તવાહિની ડિમેન્શિયા
About this condition
Panic attacks cause chest tightness and pain that can mimic heart problems, increasingly recognized in urban India. Intense anxiety triggers physical symptoms including chest discomfort, palpitations and breathing difficulty. Stress management and sometimes medications help control attacks.
Common symptoms
chest pain or tightnessrapid heartbeatbreathlessnesssweatingfear of dyingtrembling
ℹ️
When to see a doctor: after ruling out cardiac cause; within 48 hours for first episode
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Anxiety or panic attack?
chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, breathlessness, sweating, fear of dying, trembling.
When should I see a doctor?
after ruling out cardiac cause; within 48 hours for first episode
Is Anxiety or panic attack common in India?
Anxiety or panic attack is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
Full disclaimer