What is the next step for panic attack symptoms?

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Panic attack symptoms

A panic attack can cause a racing heart, chest tightness, breathlessness and fear, but these symptoms can also be cardiac or respiratory emergencies. New, severe or unfamiliar chest pain, fainting or trouble breathing needs emergency assessment; call 911. Established, nonemergency panic symptoms can be reviewed online.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD

MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed October 2026

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

Conditions related to panic attack symptoms

These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.

Panic disorder

Panic disorder is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of panic attack symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Anxiety

Anxiety is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of panic attack symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.