All you need to know about how panic attack different from heart attack
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: August 15, 2023 04:00 PM2023-08-15T16:00:32+5:302023-08-15T16:00:32+5:30
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Today people are falling victim to various diseases due to changing or stressful lifestyle. Over the past few years, the number of people dying from heart attacks has increased. Earlier older people used to suffer from heart attack, but nowadays even young people face the problem of heart attack.
According to experts, panic attack is as dangerous as heart attack. Many times people think both heart attack and panic attack are the same thing. The patient does not understand what is happening. If you don't know the difference between the two, a heart attack and a panic attack.
What is a heart attack?: A person has a heart attack when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become obstructed or the arteries become 100% blocked. A person can experience many symptoms before a heart attack.
The most common symptom is chest pain or tightness in the chest. Other common symptoms are shortness of breath, sweating or vomiting. These symptoms appear immediately or after a few hours.
What is a panic attack? : According to experts, panic attack is a type of anxiety, which is very serious and develops suddenly. During a panic attack, symptoms such as increased heart rate, shortness of breath, headache and body tremors are seen.
Common Symptoms of Heart Attack and Panic Attack: According to the report, UK health experts said that both heart attacks and panic attacks are characterized by chest pain, difficulty breathing and sweating.
The difference between a heart attack and a panic attack: The main difference, British health experts said in their report, is that a panic attack can occur at any time, whether you are relaxing or sleeping. So heart attack occurs when you overwork.
If you have a sudden chest pain, the pain lasts for more than 2 to 3 minutes and the pain spreads to other organs, you should contact a doctor immediately.
Any delay can be fatal if a heart attack occurs. If you have recurring panic attacks, get proper treatment, you may be prescribed some medication to control the symptoms. Take good care of your health.
