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10 possible causes of 'Hyperventilation'

1. Hyperventilation
Hyperventilation is a condition in which you suddenly start to breathe very quickly. Healthy breathing occurs...

Symptoms:

  • Fidgeting
  • Abdominal distension, gaseous
  • Burping
  • Confusion
  • Hyperventilation
2. Panic Disorder
Panic disorder occurs when you live in fear of having a panic attack. You are having a panic attack when you ...

Symptoms:

  • Pain
  • Choking sensation
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing
  • Hyperventilation
3. Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis is a condition that changes the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood. When...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Rapid shallow breathing
  • Hand numbness
  • Dizziness
  • Hyperventilation
  • Numbness around the mouth
4. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication that stems from diabetes. If you don't have enough insu...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Breathless - lying flat
  • Increased urination
  • Muscle cramp
  • Muscle pain
  • Hyperventilation
5. Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that affects the lungs. Typically, a blood clot travels from another are...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Leg pain
  • Pleuritic chest pain
  • Swollen legs
  • Hyperventilation
6. Sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of infection. It often occurs in people who are elderly or have wea...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Rapid shallow breathing
  • Delirium
  • Fast heart rate
  • Rash
  • Hyperventilation
7. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. P...

Symptoms:

  • Muscle pain
  • Wheezing
  • Loss of appetite
  • Pain
  • Hyperventilation
8. Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder that can lead to serious complications or even put your life ...

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal bloating
  • Fatigue
  • Chills
  • Increased appetite
  • Hyperventilation
9. Heat Emergencies
Heat emergencies are health crises caused by exposure to hot weather and sun. Heat emergencies have three sta...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Diaphoresis
  • Hyperventilation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dark urine
  • Strange and inexplicable behavior
10. Rapid Shallow Breathing
The average person takes between eight and 16 breaths per minute. Rapid shallow breathing, also called tachyp...

Symptoms:

  • Hyperventilation
  • Rapid shallow breathing
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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