Panic Attack: Signs & Symptoms
A panic attack episode often begins abruptly, peaks within 10 minutes and lasts about half an hour—but panic attacks have many variations. Signs and symptoms may include:
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Rapid heart rate
Rapid heart rate•Sweating
Sweating•Trembling
Trembling•Shortness of breath and hyperventilation
Shortness of breath and hyperventilation•Chills
Chills•Hot flashes
Hot flashes•Nausea
Nausea•Abdominal cramping
Abdominal cramping•Chest pain
Chest pain•Dizziness
Dizziness•Tightness in the throat
Tightness in the throat•Trouble swallowing
Trouble swallowingOther health problems, such as an impending heart attack, an overactive thyroid gland, or drug withdrawal, can cause symptoms similar to panic attacks. It is not unusual for panic attacks to occur together with depression or substance abuse. If you have symptoms of a panic attack, you must seek medical care immediately.
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