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Is there a medical explanation for why panic attacks happen?
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Possibly: Certainly the pathological production of several hormones can lead to episodes of anxiety; however, if an excellent physical exam with appropriate lab exams comes up normal, then an equally expert psychiatric evaluation should be the next step. The underlying cause can go from circumstantial to complex - and to be considered toward the ''serious'' range.
Answered 5/11/2016
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Lactate: Ferris pitts demonstrated lactate infusions will induce panic in susceptible persons [sci.American in 1960's]. Try various parasympathetic toning strategies...Tm, mindfulness, yoga, holotropic breathwork, healing breath, acupuncture, jogging....All give more balance to the autonomic nervous system. Then your fight or flight response is balance by the 'stay and play' response. Good luck!
Answered 11/27/2017
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Medical explanation : Please refer to my answer above for explanation of relationship between fear, adrenaline, blood co2 & blood sugar.
Answered 3/30/2013
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