Hyperventilation syndrome (patient information)

Hyperventilation syndrome
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing that can occur with anxiety or panic. It is also called overbreathing, and may leave you feeling breathless.

What are the symptoms of Hyperventilation syndrome?

Patients with hyperventilation syndrome, might not be aware that they are breathing fast. However, they will be aware of having many of the other symptoms, including:

• Belching
• Bloating
• Chest pain
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Lightheadedness
• Muscle spasms in hands and feet
• Numbness and tingling in the arms or around the mouth
• Palpitations
• Shortness of breath
• Sleep disturbances
• Weakness

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003071.htm