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What Causes Panic Attacks And Shortness Of Breath?
Question: can anxiety happen laying down and being up for the day and if im having panic attacks should i see my doctor immediatly cause ive been having what seem like really bad panic attacks and air that gets stuck feels like im dying shortness of breathe will come and stay and the go then come back a few seconds later also have been depressed lately i dont know whether to go to emergency room or not for the panic attacks and aniexty and depression been there so many times already.
Brief Answer:
I think yes if symptoms still persist
Detailed Answer:
Hello Jefferey,
Thanks for using Helthcaremagic.
i read your query and understand your concerns.
Most panic attacks last for 20-30 minutes and it is possible that you are feeling better at the time when you receive this answer. However if the symptoms persist it will be better to see a doctor in ER as there are other conditions which can mimic panic attacks and need more urgent attention.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
I think yes if symptoms still persist
Detailed Answer:
Hello Jefferey,
Thanks for using Helthcaremagic.
i read your query and understand your concerns.
Most panic attacks last for 20-30 minutes and it is possible that you are feeling better at the time when you receive this answer. However if the symptoms persist it will be better to see a doctor in ER as there are other conditions which can mimic panic attacks and need more urgent attention.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
ive been to er they have done ekg blood work and chest xray and that was a few weeks ago since that i was diagnosed with gerd they keep saying its aniexty during these attacks there is really nothing with pounding heart or i cant tell but ive had so many tests i just want this to get better its gonna make me go insane
Brief Answer:
Get it treated
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
If the ER doctors are saying that it is anxiety after multiple tests we need to get it treated.Ask your PCP to refer to some psychiatrist in your city.
If your PCP do not do so get approach a psychiatrist your own. In my experience untreated anxiety attacks are one of the worst thing and appropriate treatment likely to alter its course.
We need to understand that tests are there to diagnose and they have little role when it comes to treatment.
I hope this answers you further.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to ask any more questions , you can use the below mentioned link to contact me.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Get it treated
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
If the ER doctors are saying that it is anxiety after multiple tests we need to get it treated.Ask your PCP to refer to some psychiatrist in your city.
If your PCP do not do so get approach a psychiatrist your own. In my experience untreated anxiety attacks are one of the worst thing and appropriate treatment likely to alter its course.
We need to understand that tests are there to diagnose and they have little role when it comes to treatment.
I hope this answers you further.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to ask any more questions , you can use the below mentioned link to contact me.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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