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Could Sudden Bouts Of Dizziness Be Due To Smoking And Drinking?

Hello. I am worried I am having problems with my heart. I am a 26 year old man I smoke almost a pack a day and drink a decent amount of alcohol daily. I have had sudden bouts of dizziness and blurred vision lately an just now I felt my heart racing then I sat up and started breathing really hard and panicking. I got bloated,dizzy,started shaking, and got really cold. my girlfriend said I was just having a panic attack. This has happened to me 4-5 times since I was 18-19. This last one being the worst yet. I am uninsured so I am afraid I will waste money on tests when it s just panic.
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hi dear,
yes it is due to smoking and drinking.
panic attacks exacerbated by taking alcohol.
alcohol intake cause anxiety disorder in many.
so first of all quit smoking and drinking.
If you find any difficulty after quitting it consult psychiatrist.
Sometimes in withdrawal also such symptoms are there so not to worry about it.
There are many medication to control withdrawal.
Thank you
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Could Sudden Bouts Of Dizziness Be Due To Smoking And Drinking?

hi dear, yes it is due to smoking and drinking. panic attacks exacerbated by taking alcohol. alcohol intake cause anxiety disorder in many. so first of all quit smoking and drinking. If you find any difficulty after quitting it consult psychiatrist. Sometimes in withdrawal also such symptoms are there so not to worry about it. There are many medication to control withdrawal. Thank you