10 Causes of Tightness In Chest
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #9: Panic Attack
A panic attack, also known as panic disorder, it a type of anxiety disorder. During attacks, patients can experience extreme sensations of fear and may become incapacitated with distress. It has the potential to have a considerable negative impact on the lives of people with the condition.
Panic attacks can be triggered by even the slightest of things. For some people, even just being outside or coming into contact with strangers can be all that it takes to trigger an attack. In addition to fear, patients can also experience other symptoms, including a tightness in the chest. Treatment is available that can at least help to reduce the severity of the symptoms.
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