Panic attacks / panic disorder (likely)

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Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by symptoms like a racing heart, sweating, trembling, or feelings of losing control. These attacks typically occur even without real danger. If symptoms worsen or persist, it's important to see a qualified clinician to confirm or rule out panic disorder. Panic disorder can be diagnosed through exclusion of cardiac and thyroid causes and through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Treatment is determined by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis, but no dosing information is provided.

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What it is

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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Symptoms

Findings that point to it: panic attacks.

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When to seek care

See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.

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Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: exclude cardiac and thyroid causes; CBT.

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Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

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Clinical guideline

NICE CG113 anxiety disorders

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