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Panic disorder
A health care provider will perform a physical examination, including blood tests and a psychiatric evaluation. Medical disorders must be ruled out before panic disorder can be diagnosed.Disorders related to substance abuse should also be consider...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Panic disorder
Differential diagnosis is the process of distinguishing one diagnosis from other, similar diagnoses. Panic disorder can be difficult to distinguish from other anxiety disorders such as specific phobia and social phobia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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 Medicine
Panic disorder
There are no specific laboratory findings associated with diagnosing PD. However, evidence suggests that some affected persons may have low levels of carbon dioxide and an important ion in the human body called bicarbonate (helps in regulating bl...
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
There are no specific laboratory findings associated with diagnosing PD. However, evidence suggests that some affected persons may have low levels of carbon dioxide and an important ion in the human body called bicarbonate (helps in regulating bl...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Detailed information on what to expect during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Source:StayWell
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