Panic Attack
Panic Attack
Written by:
Amarjit Kaur
Fundamental of Nursing
(Chapter 6) Panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that develops for no apparent reason and that triggers severe physical reactions. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When a panic attack occurs, the people might think that they are losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. People may have only one or two panic attacks in their lifetime, but if they have panic attack frequently, it could mean that they have panic disorder, a type of chronic anxiety disorder. Panic attacks were once dismissed as nerves or stress, but they’re now recognized as a real medical condition. Although panic attacks can significantly affect the quality of life.
Panic attack syptoms can make heart pound and cause the short of breath, dizzy, nauseated and flushed. Because panic attack symptoms can resemble life-threatening conditions, it’s important to seek an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Panic attack symptoms can include: • Rapid heart rate • Sweating • Trembling • Shortness breath • Hypervenlation • Chills and hot flash • Nausea, dizziness, faintness • Abdominal cramping, chest pain, headache
Panic attacks typically begin suddenly, without warning. Panic attack usually peak within 10 minutes and last about half an hour. But panic attacks have many variations. They may last hours, or, rare occasions, up to a day. The patient may feel fatigued and worn out after a panic attack subsides. One of the worst things about panic attacks is the intense fear that another panic attack in the future. If the client have frequent panic attack this condition called panic disorder. Panic attacks can strike at almost any time without warning. This may cause the agoraphobia because people start to think that no place is safe.
The cause of panic attack is unknown, but genetic, stress, and brain functions can play an important role in panic attack. Symptoms
Written by:
Amarjit Kaur
Fundamental of Nursing
(Chapter 6) Panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that develops for no apparent reason and that triggers severe physical reactions. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When a panic attack occurs, the people might think that they are losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. People may have only one or two panic attacks in their lifetime, but if they have panic attack frequently, it could mean that they have panic disorder, a type of chronic anxiety disorder. Panic attacks were once dismissed as nerves or stress, but they’re now recognized as a real medical condition. Although panic attacks can significantly affect the quality of life.
Panic attack syptoms can make heart pound and cause the short of breath, dizzy, nauseated and flushed. Because panic attack symptoms can resemble life-threatening conditions, it’s important to seek an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Panic attack symptoms can include: • Rapid heart rate • Sweating • Trembling • Shortness breath • Hypervenlation • Chills and hot flash • Nausea, dizziness, faintness • Abdominal cramping, chest pain, headache
Panic attacks typically begin suddenly, without warning. Panic attack usually peak within 10 minutes and last about half an hour. But panic attacks have many variations. They may last hours, or, rare occasions, up to a day. The patient may feel fatigued and worn out after a panic attack subsides. One of the worst things about panic attacks is the intense fear that another panic attack in the future. If the client have frequent panic attack this condition called panic disorder. Panic attacks can strike at almost any time without warning. This may cause the agoraphobia because people start to think that no place is safe.
The cause of panic attack is unknown, but genetic, stress, and brain functions can play an important role in panic attack. Symptoms