Question 1

dog and i attacked by 2 pitbulls. fight/flight syndrome. disrupted heart rhythm. 
had great health.  is it  likely or probable that the trauma   caused symptoms of fight-flight response with ef  from 61 to 10,  lbbb 3rd degree requiring the bivd?

Accepted Answer

Low ef: One can have a myocardial infarction from severe exertion or stress. It would have to have caused marked heart muscle damage for your EF to drop to 10 which most likely was caused by the associated LBBB. The biventricular pacing has surely improved your left ventricular EF. Your cardiologist can advise you best.

Question 2

can an extreme fight or flight response cause mental impairment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes - the body's short-term response to the overwhelming flood of adrenaline can impair a reasoned response.

Question 3

what happens to the heart during the fight-or-flight response?

Accepted Answer

See below : The heart rate goes up and the left ventricular end diastolic pressure goes up.

Question 4

what part of the autonomic nervous system regulates the 'fight-or-flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic : The system responsible for Adrenalin production, the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 5

can you explain to me the "fight or flight" response or is it more like a panic attack type of thing?

Accepted Answer

When we are afraid: There are two opposite reactions that people have to fight or take flight or flee. It is not a panic attack.

Question 6

i suffer from a fight or flight response in social situations and when presenting to people. any supplements to help?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: No approved supplements. Some prescription medications may help, but should not be used as first line. It will help to see a psychotherapist to analyse your personality and possible underlying causes of these behavior . I believe it can improve. You have to learn how to become wiser.

Question 7

i know that the fight or flight response is for our body's safety, so does that mean strokes, seizures,  ect, are less likely to happen during panic?

Accepted Answer

No: Fight or flight mechanism is powered by an adrenaline burst, increasing strain on areas of vascular weakness and compromise. It's why stressful events can exacerbate these diseases.

Question 8

can physical symptoms of anxiety cause leg pain because of fight or flight response...been happening for over a month. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Anxiety can cause many kinds of physical symptoms, including muscle tension that leads to pain.  If you've had leg pain for over a month though, a medical evaluation is advisable.

Question 9

during a fight or flight response does the levels of renin angiotensin aldosterone are raised or only epinephrine is raised?

Accepted Answer

: The system is also involved and 'raised'

Question 10

i m a hypochondriac person.i have health anxiety.my question is.if testes shrink and raise due to repeated episodes of fight and flight response due to stress.does it makes testes to be warm or lead to watery or low semen??

Accepted Answer

: Yes you are. And no, these issues make no difference in your health or fertility. You need professional counseling. Good luck.

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Dog and i attacked by 2 pitbulls. fight/flight syndrome. disrupted heart rhythm. had great health. is it likely or probable that the trauma caused symptoms of fight-flight response with ef from 61 to 10, lbbb 3rd degree requiring the bivd?

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Can an extreme fight or flight response cause mental impairment?

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What happens to the heart during the fight-or-flight response?

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What part of the autonomic nervous system regulates the 'fight-or-flight' response?

A member asked:

Can you explain to me the "fight or flight" response or is it more like a panic attack type of thing?

A member asked:

I suffer from a fight or flight response in social situations and when presenting to people. any supplements to help?

A member asked:

I know that the fight or flight response is for our body's safety, so does that mean strokes, seizures, ect, are less likely to happen during panic?

A member asked:

Can physical symptoms of anxiety cause leg pain because of fight or flight response...been happening for over a month. thanks?

A member asked:

During a fight or flight response does the levels of renin angiotensin aldosterone are raised or only epinephrine is raised?

A member asked:

I m a hypochondriac person.i have health anxiety.my question is.if testes shrink and raise due to repeated episodes of fight and flight response due to stress.does it makes testes to be warm or lead to watery or low semen??

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