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Had Panic Attack. High WBC Score, High AST Level. Have Breathlessnes And Headache

Hi, A week ago I was sent to the ER after having a panic attack (before they diagnosed it at a stress/exercise induced asthma ), they took several blood tests and it showed that my white blood cell count was high ( wbc score was around 0000) and my liver looked at though I was an alchoholic (ast? were above 500). Although, I do not drink or use drugs. I do not work with chemicals, drink sode, or anything that could explain it. After four days my white blood cell count went down a little, and my liver ast score was 200. I have not seen the doctor since, but I am now experiencing shortness of breath, headache , and my head throbbing at night for the past three nights. It is hard to get a breath it and it hurts.
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum

Panic attacks can also be caused by medical conditions and other physical causes. If you’re suffering from symptoms of panic, it’s important to see a doctor to rule out the following possibilties:
-Post viral infection stage: as your leucocyte count are raised and liver enzymes are raised.
-Hyperthyroidism
-Hypoglycemia
-Stimulant use (amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine), so stop use if present.
-Medication withdrawal
-Mitral valve prolapse, a minor cardiac problem that occurs when one of the heart’s valves doesn't close correctly.

So, get yourself evaluated for above problems. Till that time you can use benzodiazepines group of medicine for symptomatic relief after prescription from physician.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you Good Health.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Sundar Gnanavel's  Response
Hello............
Thanks for your query. Your symptoms fit into panic attacks which might have an organic or psychogenic origin. Organic causes that need to ruled out would include low sugar, low blood pressure, imbalance of electrolytes-sodium/potassium etc, thyroid disoder and other hormonal disoders. If these are negative, you would require a psychiatric evaluation and initiation of anti-anxiety medication/ psychotherapy.
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Dr Sundar Gnanavel
Psychiatrist
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Had Panic Attack. High WBC Score, High AST Level. Have Breathlessnes And Headache

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum Panic attacks can also be caused by medical conditions and other physical causes. If you’re suffering from symptoms of panic, it’s important to see a doctor to rule out the following possibilties: -Post viral infection stage: as your leucocyte count are raised and liver enzymes are raised. -Hyperthyroidism -Hypoglycemia -Stimulant use (amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine), so stop use if present. -Medication withdrawal -Mitral valve prolapse, a minor cardiac problem that occurs when one of the heart’s valves doesn t close correctly. So, get yourself evaluated for above problems. Till that time you can use benzodiazepines group of medicine for symptomatic relief after prescription from physician. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com