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A Digestive Disorder Can Trigger Panic Attacks — Without Anxiety
Certain gut disorders can activate the vagus nerve or alter gut bacteria in ways that produce panic-like symptoms (racing heart, sweating, dizziness) even when a person feels mentally calm. The brain interprets these physical signals as danger, creating panic sensations without fear as the trigger. This is one reason digestive disorders are sometimes misdiagnosed as anxiety disorders.
