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Agoraphobia: Contents

Agoraphobia: Introduction

Agoraphobia: This is an irrational fear of being in public that sometimes is associated with panic attacks. See free access online books about Agoraphobia below. See detailed information below for a list of 18 causes of Agoraphobia, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Agoraphobia:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Agoraphobia. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Agoraphobia

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Diagnostic Guides for Agoraphobia

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Agoraphobia from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Agoraphobia. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Agoraphobia

Medical Books Excerpts

ANXIETY

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Anxiety

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND OTHER ABNORMAL PSYCHIC STATES

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Anxiety

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Generalized anxiety disorder

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Anxiety

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Anxiety

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Anxiety

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Anxiety disorder, generalized

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Anxiety

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Anxiety

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND OTHER ABNORMAL PSYCHIC STATES

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Agoraphobia: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Agoraphobia

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Agoraphobia: Related Rare Diseases

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Article Excerpts about Agoraphobia

Some people’s lives become greatly restricted -- they avoid normal everyday activities such as grocery shopping, driving, or, in some cases, even leaving the house. Or they may be able to confront a feared situation only if accompanied by a spouse or other trusted person. Basically, they avoid any situation they fear that would make them feel helpless if a panic attack occurs. When people’s lives become so restricted by the disorder, as happens in about one-third of all people with panic disorder, the condition is called agoraphobia. (Source: excerpt from Panic Disorder: NWHIC)

And agoraphobia, which often accompanies panic disorder, is a fear of being in any situation that might provoke a panic attack, or from which escape might be difficult if one occurred. (Source: excerpt from Phobia: NWHIC)

Some people’s lives become greatly restricted -- they avoid normal everyday activities such as grocery shopping, driving, or, in some cases, even leaving the house. Or they may be able to confront a feared situation only if accompanied by a spouse or other trusted person. Basically, they avoid any situation they fear that would make them feel helpless if a panic attack occurs. When people’s lives become so restricted by the disorder, as happens in about one-third of all people with panic disorder, the condition is called agoraphobia. (Source: excerpt from Panic Disorder: NWHIC)

And agoraphobia, which often accompanies panic disorder, is a fear of being in any situation that might provoke a panic attack, or from which escape might be difficult if one occurred. (Source: excerpt from Phobia: NWHIC)

Definitions of Agoraphobia:

Agoraphobia: Avoid the mispronunciation agor'aphobia. Do not confuse this word with acarophobia or acrophobia. A mental disorder characterized by an irrational fear of leaving the familiar setting of home, or venturing into the open, so pervasive that a large number of external life situations are entered into reluctantly or are avoided; often associated with panic attacks. [G. agora, marketplace, + phobos, fear]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

A morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place)
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Intense, irrational fear of open spaces, characterized by marked fear of being alone or of being in public places where escape would be difficult or help might not be available.
- (Source - CRISP)

Organs affected by Agoraphobia:

The list of organs typically affected by Agoraphobia may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Agoraphobia

The list below shows some of the causes of Agoraphobia mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 18 causes of Agoraphobia

How Common are these Causes of Agoraphobia?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Agoraphobia. Of the 18 causes of Agoraphobia that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 5 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 15 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 18 causes of Agoraphobia

Conditions listing symptoms: Agoraphobia:

The following list of conditions have 'Agoraphobia' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Tranquilizer withdrawal ... agoraphobia

    Conditions listing complications: Agoraphobia:

    The following list of conditions have 'Agoraphobia' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Panic disorder ... agoraphobia

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    • Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Agoraphobia?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Agoraphobia, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

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    Classifications of Agoraphobia:

    Medical Conditions associated with Agoraphobia:

    Fear (356 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3876 causes), Anxiety (698 causes), Society problems (1407 causes), Emotional symptoms (1123 causes), Common symptoms (7505 causes), Personality symptoms (3350 causes)

    Symptoms related to Agoraphobia:

    Phobias, Social phobia, Isolation (66 causes), Withdrawal symptoms (2 causes), Emotional symptoms (1123 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3876 causes), Fear (356 causes), Anxiety (698 causes), Panic attack (12 causes), Mental disorder

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