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Panic attacks, the hallmark of panic disorder , are discrete episodes of intense anxiety. Panic attacks can also be experienced by people with specific phobia, social phobia , or by people who have used or consu...

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Symptoms
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythms
  • Anxiety
  • Breathing Too Fast
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Causes
  • No known cause
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Tests
  • History And Physical Exam
  • Psychiatric interview and evaluation
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Treatments
  • antidepressants
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Psychological counseling
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Drugs
  • alprazolam
  • clonazepam
  • diazepam
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Risk Factors
  • adverse effects of medication
  • environmental factors
  • Family History of Panic Attacks
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Complications
  • Academic Underachievement
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Avoidance behavior
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Prevention
  • alcohol abstinence
  • Avoid Stimulant Use
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Doctor Specialties
  • Psychiatrist
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