Four Health Conditions Causing A Panic Attack

You experience….

• Increased palpitations, sweating, weight loss, sweats.  What is it? Grave’s disease. 1 in 8 women have this and the most noted feature is bulging eyeballs.  Grave’s disease is not a mental health disorder.

You experience…

• Rising blood pressure, migraines, intense sweats, severe hot flashes, hand tremors, increased anxiety, racing heart rate. What is it? Adrenal Gland tumor. It is not that rare.  Adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.  The tumor secrets a hormone, epinephrine (fight or flight).  Once the tumor “explodes” or is excised, the symptoms disappear.

You experience…

• Air hunger, heart racing, shortness of breath, impending doom, always wired but tired.  What is it? Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP). The valve in the heart reverberates, hitting nerves which cause the symptoms.  This condition is treated with beta blockers

You experience…

• Anxious feelings but not necessarily increased stomach acid. What is it?: Acid Reflux (GERD) which is treated with H2 blockers

If you have any of the above symptoms and have been told you are having a panic attack, don’t stop there.  Insist that your doctor check for the above physical health conditions.  They are not unusual health conditions but are responsible for a diagnosis of panic attacks many times over – the wrong diagnosis!