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Cardio Disorders
Question #48372
32 days ago
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Unusual Heart Sensations and Panic Attacks - #48372

Xanthe

I sometimes experience unusual sensations around my heart, like a tight or squeezing feeling. At times my heart rate increases, I feel short of breath, and a strong sense of anxiety comes over me. During these moments it feels like something bad is about to happen, which triggers panic and makes it hard to calm down. Could this be related to panic attacks, or should I be worried about a heart problem?

How long have you been experiencing these sensations?:

- More than 6 months

Do you notice any specific triggers for these episodes?:

- Stressful situations

Have you experienced any other symptoms along with these sensations?:

- Chest pain
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THE SYMPTOMS YOU ARE DESCRIBING SUCH AS CHEST TIGHTNESS FAST HEARTBEAT SHORTNESS OF BREATH FEAR AND SUDDEN PANIC MOSTLY APPEAR WHEN STRESS AND ANXIETY AFFECT THE MIND AND PRANA VAYU IN AYURVEDA THIS CONDITION IS SEEN WHEN VATA GETS DISTURBED IN THE HRIDAYA REGION AND THE MIND BECOMES OVERACTIVE DUE TO CONTINUOUS STRESS WORRY AND EMOTIONAL STRAIN SUCH EPISODES CAN FEEL VERY STRONG AND SCARY BUT MANY TIMES THE HEART IS STRUCTURALLY NORMAL AND THE SENSATION COMES FROM ANXIETY AND NERVOUS SYSTEM IMBALANCE STILL FOR SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO GET A BASIC HEART CHECK DONE ONCE FROM AYURVEDIC SIDE THIS CONDITION IS VERY WELL MANAGEABLE AND REVERSIBLE WITH PROPER CARE

I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO START WITH SARASWATARISHTA FIFTEEN ML WITH EQUAL WATER TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON WITH WARM MILK AT NIGHT ARJUNARISHTA FIFTEEN ML WITH EQUAL WATER ONCE DAILY AFTER DINNER BRAHMI VATI ONE TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD

ALONG WITH MEDICINE PLEASE AVOID COFFEE LATE NIGHTS OVERTHINKING AND EXCESS MOBILE USE TRY DEEP SLOW BREATHING DAILY AND KEEP YOUR MEALS LIGHT AND REGULAR WITH CONSISTENT TREATMENT YOUR SYMPTOMS WILL REDUCE AND CONFIDENCE WILL RETURN

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Hello Ayurvedic Prescription (6–8 Weeks)

1) Internal Medicines (Oral)

A) For anxiety + panic + palpitations

Saraswatarishta

Dose: 15 ml + equal water

Timing: After lunch ter dinner

Duration: 6–8 weeks

✅ Supports nervous system, reduces anxiety & p

B) For heart toning + stress control

Arjuna Ksheerapakast)

Method: Arjuna powder 3–5 gm boiled in 200 ml mil200 ml water, reduce to 200 ml

Take at ni Duration: 6 w

✅ Strengthens heart muscles, supports rhythm & circulation

(If ksheerapaka not possible:) ➡️ Arjunarishta 15 ml after meals twice daily

C) For calming mind + sleep

Brahmi Vati

Dose: 1 tablet at bedtime

Duration: 4–6 weeks

✅ Helps anxiety, sleep, moods

D) For chronic stress + fatigue

Ashwagandha capsule 500 mg

Dose: 1 capsule

Timing: after dinner

Duration: 6–8 weeks

✅ Reduces cortisol, improves resilience and stamina


E) For burning, restlessness, chest tightness

Praval Pishti (under supervision)

Dose: 250 mg twice daily

With honey/ghee

Duration: 4 weeks

✅ Cooling, supports palpitations & anxiety with Pitta

2) Supportive Herbal Drink (Daily)

✅ Brahmi + Shankhpushpi syrup (any Ayurvedic brand)

2 tsp twice daily with water

6 weeks

OR

✅ Coriander + fennel tea

½ tsp each boiled in water

Sip warm evening

🧘 Yoga + Pranayama (Daily 20–30 min)

Pranayama (most important)

✅ Anulom Vilom – 10 minutes ✅ Bhramari – 7 minutes ✅ Nadi Shodhana – 5 minutes ✅ OM chanting – 5 minutes

⚠️ Avoid forceful practices like excess Kapalbhati during panic.

Yoga Asanas

Shavasana – 5–7 min

Balasana – 2 min

Viparita Karani – 5 min

Setu Bandhasana – 1 min

Sukhasana meditation – 5 min

✅ Helps vagus nerve activation & reduces panic frequency

🍲 Diet Plan (Vata–Pitta Pacifying)

✅ Recommended

Warm, simple meals

Ghee 1 tsp/day

Moong dal khichdi

Oats porridge / daliya

Coconut water

Pomegranate

Banana (if digestion ok)

Milk with turmeric at night (if tolerated)

✅ Best tonic: Amla 1 daily (or Amla juice 20 ml)

❌ Avoid strictly

🚫 Tea/coffee excess 🚫 Energy drinks 🚫 Alcohol + smoking 🚫 Very spicy food 🚫 Late nights 🚫 Fasting / skipping meals 🚫 Excess screen time at night

🌙 Lifestyle Advice (Panic attack control)

✅ Sleep fixed time: 10:30–6:30 ✅ Daily walk 30 minutes ✅ Reduce phone at night (digital detox 1 hr before bed) ✅ Avoid overthinking triggers (news, arguments, stress content)

During panic attack (instant calming technique)

✅ 4–7–8 breathing

Inhale 4 sec → hold 7 sec → exhale 8 sec Repeat 4 cycles.

✅ Sip warm water or fennel water

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Your symptoms sound very much like panic attacks, but heart problems must be ruled out once. Why it looks like panic attack Sudden tight chest feeling Fast heartbeat Shortness of breath Strong fear something bad will happen Symptoms peak quickly and then settles

These are classic panic symptoms When to worry about heart problem Get medical check urgently if you have Chest pain spreading to left arm/jaw Pain with exertion Fainting Persistent pain >15–20 minutes Known heart disease, diabetes, high BP Simple checks to do (for reassurance) ECG BP check Basic blood tests (Hb, thyroid) If these are normal, heart cause is unlikely. What helps panic attacks Slow deep breathing (4–6 breaths/min) Avoid caffeine & nicotine Regular sleep Light daily exercise

Reassurance panic is not dangerous

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