PROFESSIONAL FAQS: HOW DID I GET PANIC ATTACK? IS THERE A CHANCE I PASSED THIS ON TO MY KIDS?

Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

Panic attacks come on suddenly and involve intense and often overwhelming fear. They’re accompanied by very challenging physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness and even chest pain. This condition is part of the anxiety disorder. It is not a transmissible or a purely genetic condition, so you will not pass it on to your children.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

People who are very sensitive to stress or frequently experience negative thoughts and emotions can get panic attacks. People with a family history of anxiety can get panic attacks. Yes, there is a chance to pass this on to your kids as it could be inherited.

Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Typically, several symptoms are present during a panic attack. Racing heart or heart palpitations. Choking sensations. Difficulty breathing. Sweating/hot or cold flashes. Trembling. Dizziness. Numbness or tingling in the limbs. Fear of dying or losing control.

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