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Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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Shortness of breath
Feel anxiety suddenly
Loss of sensation
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks?
An anxiety disorder in which a person has repeated and often unexpected panic attacks. These panic attacks involve a sudden onset of intense fearfulness in the absence of danger and includes physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort, choking or smothering sensations, sweating, and dizziness.
Typical Symptoms of Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
- Trembling of fingers or whole body
- Episodes of sudden, severe anxiety or fear
- Fears that are sometimes irrational or illogical
- Fearing that if the breathlessness continues, death is imminent
- Numbness anywhere from the knees to the ankles
- Numbness of the thigh
- Decreased sensation over skin
- History of anxiety disorder or panic attacks
Diagnostic Questions for Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have trembling in your fingers or body?
- Do you experience sudden, intense anxiety or fear?
- Do you think your fears are sometimes irrational or illogical?
- Are you afraid that your breathlessness could be life-threatening?
- Do you have numbness in your lower legs?
Treatment of Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
There are both medication and psychotherapy options to help with panic disorder. Exposure and Response Prevention based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is particularly well known to help.
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References
American Psychological Association - Panic Disorder
https://dictionary.apa.org/panic-disorderAmerican Psychological Association - Panic Attack
https://dictionary.apa.org/panic-attack
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Reviewed By:
Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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