HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Chest Heaviness And Anxiety Be Attributed To Panic Attacks?

Hi i am 35 year of age, having history of panic attacks, i have get me through check up e.g. stress echo and blood tests. i have fatty liver and elevated cholestrol for which i have taken medicine. my echo stress test was fine. but i feel occassionaly uneasiness like haviness in chest, aniexty and this happens in season change. whether is should go for further check ups
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

You have history of panic attacks and you underwent stress Echo and other tests. Except elevated cholesterol all tests came normal.

The symptoms like anxiety and weird feeling especially during season change could be occurring during seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Though complete evaluation by a psychiatrist in needed to confirm diagnosis. Such symptoms could progress to depression.

Medicines like antidepressants in low dose as Sertraline, Escitalopram have nice results. The drug will help in panic also. For symptomatic relief medicines like propranolol or low dose benzodiazepines have good results. Consult a psychiatrist for detailed prescription.

Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Anxiety


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Chest Heaviness And Anxiety Be Attributed To Panic Attacks?

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic You have history of panic attacks and you underwent stress Echo and other tests. Except elevated cholesterol all tests came normal. The symptoms like anxiety and weird feeling especially during season change could be occurring during seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Though complete evaluation by a psychiatrist in needed to confirm diagnosis. Such symptoms could progress to depression. Medicines like antidepressants in low dose as Sertraline, Escitalopram have nice results. The drug will help in panic also. For symptomatic relief medicines like propranolol or low dose benzodiazepines have good results. Consult a psychiatrist for detailed prescription. Thanks