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Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes repeated panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear, discomfort, or a sense of losing control. These attacks happen even though there is no real danger.
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Findings that point to it: panic attacks.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: exclude cardiac and thyroid causes; CBT.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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NICE CG113 anxiety disorders
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