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Panic disorder
The exact cause of panic disorders is unknown. Genetics may play a role.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Panic disorder
BIOCHEMICAL/PHYSIOLOGICAL CAUSES. It is extremely difficult to study the brain and the underlying causes of psychiatric illness; and understanding the chemistry of the brain is the key to unlocking the mystery of panic disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Panic Disorder
Scientists are not sure what causes panic disorder, but they suspect the tendency to develop the condition can be inherited. Some experts think that people with panic disorder may have a hypersensitive nervous system that unnecessarily responds to...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Panic disorder
Panic disorder definitely runs in families and twin studies suggest that about 20% of patients who have the criteria for diagnosis have first-degree relatives with the disorder. In families with no history of affected first-degree relatives the pr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Panic Disorder
Because the physical symptoms are so pronounced and frightening, panic attacks can be mistaken for a heart problem. Some people experiencing a panic attack go to an emergency room and endure batteries of tests until a diagnosis is made.Once a medi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder definitely runs in families and twin studies suggest that about 20% of patients who have the criteria for diagnosis have first-degree relatives with the disorder. In families with no history of affected first-degree relatives the pr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
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