 [ Symptoms ] can the colon cause panic attacks and severe anxiety [ Disease ] panic attacks are not just an emotional response if you have ever felt your heart beating very hard it means you have high blood pressure i know that when i get panic attacks i can not breathe properly andor i get squeezing headaches and if you have too much of a food or a certain drink that can also trigger a panic attack but the best way that i know to stop a panic attack is to either hold your breath for 30 seconds or to just relax yourself and breathe slowly or drink a certain amount of water best of luck