Panic

(Anxiety, Fear, Agitation, Panic attack, Nervousness, Unease, Apprehension, Stress, Distress, Agony, Terror, Foreboding, Dread, Despair, Horror, Hysteria)

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety that triggers physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, trembling, or difficulty breathing. It usually develops abruptly and can last for several minutes. Symptoms may vary from person to person, but typically include a feeling of impending doom, fear, or apprehension. Physical symptoms may include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.

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19 diseases may cause the symptom panic
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Age: 1 to 100
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Equally Common in Men and Women