The feeling of restlessness and panic is generally divided into physiological factors and pathological factors. Physiological factors are common mental, dietary factors, special physiological period; pathological factors are common cardiovascular lesions, endocrine disorders, psychosomatic diseases.
1. Physiological factors:
(1) Mental and dietary factors: excessive mental stress, strenuous exercise, overwork, drinking strong tea, coffee and other excitatory beverages may cause the body to experience a transient stress response, manifested as panic, uneasiness, etc., which can be restored after rest.
(2) Special physiological period: when women are in menstruation, perimenopause and other special physiological periods, the body’s hormone fluctuation is large, which can be manifested as panic attacks, uneasiness, etc., and will generally recover gradually after this period.
2. Pathological factors:
(1) Cardiovascular lesions: such as coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, etc., due to the narrowing of the heart blood vessels leading to insufficient blood supply or cardiac electrical conduction abnormalities leading to a series of changes, the common symptoms of panic, restlessness, chest tightness, chest pain, etc., the patient can be clearly diagnosed through electrocardiography, cardiac ultrasound, coronary CTA and other tests.
(2) Endocrine disorders: hyperthyroidism, patients with increased thyroid hormones, vigorous metabolism, affecting the heart rate, prone to panic, restlessness, irritability and other symptoms.
(3) Psychosomatic diseases: common anxiety disorders, depression, etc., neurological disorders leading to panic, restlessness, anxiety symptoms, may be accompanied by depressed mood, chest tightness, etc., without organic lesions.
If the patient has symptoms of restlessness and panic, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a clear cause and active treatment.