Panic attack
Panic attack: Introduction
Panic attack: A condition which is characterized by an acute episode of intense anxiety.
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Causes of Panic attack:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Panic attack.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- ANXIETY
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- CHEST PAIN
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Anxiety
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Agitation
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Anxiety
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Chest pain
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Chest Pain
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Agitation
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Anxiety
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Chest pain
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Skin, clammy
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Anxiety
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Anxiety
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Chest pain
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Skin, clammy
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Agitation
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Anxiety
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Chest pain
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Chest Pain
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Agitation
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Anxiety
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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Panic attack: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Panic attack
Common asymptomatic heart disorder can cause anxiety-like conditions: Anxiety symptoms may be due to heart disorder - There is a reasonably
common heart disorder called ...read more »
Rare cancer hidden cause of panic symptoms: The rare cancer pheochromocytoma, an adrenal tumor, can initially
have symptoms similar to panic disorder.
Its symptoms may include anxiety, panic, sweating, increased heart rate, and other symptoms.
See the ...read more »
Thyroid disorder misdiagnosed as anxiety disorder: The book "A Dose of Sanity" reports on a case
where as woman was diagnosed with panic disorder, and had been taking
a...read more »
Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who
had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness
because he suffered from sudden inability to speak.
This was initially misdiagnosed as a "nervous breakdown" and other...read more »
Heart attack can be over-diagnosed: Although heart attack is often undiagnosed,
leading to fatality, it can also be over-diagnosed.
People become concerned that a condition is a heart attack,
whereas there are various less dangerous possibilities.
After...read more »
Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for
a patient to show mental decline to dementia.
Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions,
such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease,
it can also occur from a side effect...read more »
ADHD under-diagnosed in adults: Although the over-diagnoses of ADHD
in children is a well-known controversy, the reverse side related to adults.
Some adults...read more »
Bipolar disorder misdiagosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder)
often fails to be diagnosed correctly by primary care physicians.
Many patients with bipolar seek help from their physician,...read more »
Eating disorders under-diagnosed in men: The typical patient with
an eating disorder is female.
The result is that men with eating disorders often fail to be diagnosed or
have a delayed diagnosis.
See misdiagnosis of eating disorders or symptoms...read more »
Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be
undiagnosed in teenagers.
The "normal" moodiness of teenagers can cause severe medical depression
to be overlooked.
See ...read more »
Undiagnosed anxiety disorders related to depression: Patients with depression (see symptoms of depression)
may also have undiagnosed anxiety disorders (see ...read more »
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Panic attack: Related Rare Diseases
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Medications or substances causing Panic attack:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Panic attack as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Panic attack
Definitions of Panic attack:
Panic attack: sudden onset of intense apprehension, fear, terror, or impending doom accompanied by increased autonomic nervous system activity and by various constitutional disturbances, depersonalization, and derealization.anxiety, anxiety disorders, under disorder, panic
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Specific psychological phenomenon characterized by sudden onset of anxiety (often unrelated to objective events), accompanied by autonomic symptoms such as tachycardia, paresthesia, flushing, and sweating.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
A sudden attack of fear
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Detailed list of causes of Panic attack
The list below shows some of the causes of Panic attack mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Panic attack
How Common are these Causes of Panic attack?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Panic attack.
Of the 25
causes of Panic attack that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1
causes are "very common" diseases
- 5
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 1
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 21
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 25
causes of Panic attack
Conditions listing symptoms: Panic attack:
The following list of conditions
have 'Panic attack' 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.
A
Agoraphobia
... panic attacksC
Chemical poisoning - Jet Fuel-4
... panic attackCocaine overdose
... panic attackE
Ecstasy withdrawal
... panic attacksH
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
... panic attacksI
Inborn amino acid metabolism disorder
... panic attacksM
Marijuana abuse
... panic attackMarijuana overdose
... panic attackMyoclonic dystonia
... panic attacksP
Panic disorder
... Panic attacksPremenstrual dysphoric disorder
... Panic attackR
Rett's syndrome
... panic attacks
Conditions listing complications: Panic attack:
The following list of conditions
have 'Panic attack' 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.
A
Amphetamine abuse
... panic attacksC
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
... panic attacksH
Hyperventilation
... panic attack
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What are the alternative names for Panic attack:
Panic disorder
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Panic attack:
Medical Conditions associated with Panic attack:
Panic (363 causes)
Symptoms related to Panic attack:
Anxiety (701 causes), Fear (356 causes), Agitation (211 causes), Panic (363 causes), Palpitations (453 causes), Nausea (2302 causes), Chest discomfort (29 causes), Sweating (704 causes), Trembling (751 causes), Fear of dying, Hot flashes (8 causes), Chills (684 causes), Shortness of breath (1199 causes), Paraesthesias, Derealisation, depersonalisation
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