Dossier
Panic Attack
Coverage of Panic Attack in the Nexus archive.
- Rebecca was told by paramedics that her sudden back pain was just a panic attack... minutes later she was paralysed. It was only after she was rushed to hospital that doctors discovered the truth
Rebecca experienced sudden back pain diagnosed as a panic attack by paramedics, but she later became paralyzed. After hospitalization, doctors discovered the true cause of her condition. The incident highlights the risks of misdiagnosis in medical emergencies.