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Panic attack or heart attack??
I had d n c on 5th November, after that I was on ovral L for last 20 days ..started feeling so fatigue whole body..my both hands so tired feeling for some days while on dose ,,.on 20th day of dose..at night I felt lightheadness ..and like loosing control kind..what was that..chest little discomfort..little hot flas with little sweat...i am having allergy sinus issues as well and I feel depression for some days because of long time stress i was under.....sometimes I feel chest congestion due to allergy too..so I am unable to differentiate whether it was food allergy or panic attack or heart issues???I met my gynaec whether it was due to medicine or not? She said nausea may b due to pills..but this was your panic attack..but I am scared whether it is heart issue ??
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Hello,
Based on your description, the episode sounds much more consistent with a panic/anxiety attack rather than a heart problem. Symptoms such as sudden light-headedness, feelings of losing control, mild chest discomfort, hot flushes, sweating, fatigue, and fear, especially in the background of long-term stress, hormonal changes after D&C, oral pills, and health anxiety, are very commonly seen in panic attacks.
Allergies, sinus congestion, and acidity can further mimic chest discomfort, which makes panic feel even more frightening.
At 37 years, without known heart disease, and with symptoms occurring at night and settling on their own, a cardiac cause is less likely- but your fear itself is understandable.
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• Consult a psychiatrist or physician to address panic symptoms, anxiety, and low mood
• Work on stress reduction, sleep regularity, and breathing exercises
• Continue follow-up with your gynecologist regarding hormonal medication effects
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At first do not overthink as you have discussed with your gynaecologist
Symptoms that you have mentioned are suggestive of anxiety plus physical weakness & exhaustion
Following D& C, it's common to feel low, lethargic since there is loss of blood, fluid from body
If Symptoms persist more than a month, sleep disturbances too, impairing your daily life, functioning you can consult a Psychiatrist too
You must take good healthy diet, fluid intake, fluid fruit rich diet, 7-8 hour sleep in addition to medications that prescribed by your gynaecologist
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Hi
What you experienced can feel extremely alarming, especially after a D&C, hormonal medication, ongoing allergy symptoms, and prolonged emotional stress. From a psychological perspective, the combination of sudden lightheadedness, feeling of losing control, chest discomfort, heat sensation, sweating, fatigue, and intense fear strongly fits a panic attack triggered by a sensitized nervous system rather than a heart problem. Hormonal pills can create bodily sensations like nausea, heaviness, and fatigue, and when the mind is already under stress or low mood, these sensations are easily misinterpreted as danger, leading to panic. Heart-related issues are usually persistent, exertion-related, and do not fluctuate with anxiety or reassurance, whereas panic attacks peak suddenly and are driven by fear and bodily scanning. Your ongoing worry about whether it was a heart issue is also part of the anxiety cycle and can keep symptoms repeating. Therapy can help you regulate your nervous system, process recent medical and emotional stress, and rebuild confidence in your body. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hello ma'am
As suggested by your Gynac (medical expert) this might be panic or anxiety attack
It causes sudden symptoms causing stress and fear
It can be treated with medicines and majorly with counselling/ therapy for best results
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Hi.. yes anxiety can present in such a way. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment
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