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A physical examination and medical and personal history is essential. Because anxiety accompanies so many medical conditions, some serious, it is extremely important for the doctor to uncover any medical problems or medications that might underlie or be masked by an anxiety attack.
The patient should describe any occurrence of anxiety disorders or depression in the family and mention any other contributing factors, such as excessive caffeine use, recent life changes, or stressful events.
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Expert & Community Posts
How to Manage a Panic Attack
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...clear at this point what the underlying causes of panic attacks are, although there are... Read more »
Panic Disorders
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert...symptom of an underlying condition. These can include Panic Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder,... Read more »
Panic Attack Symptoms
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...called me, very shaken. "I think I may have just had a panic attack," she blurted out, as soon... Read more »
Facing Down Panic Attacks
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert...you have had that experience, then you know what a panic attack is. If the feelings occur again,... Read more »
Myths About Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...help overcome the symptoms. Myth: Anxiety and panic attacks can kill you. Fact: Panic... Read more »
Health Guide
Eileen Bailey on Agoraphobia
...where they cannot easily escape or where they do not feel they can get help should they experience a panic attack or intense anxiety symptoms. Agoraphobia is thought to develop from the fear of... Read more »Chest Pain
...of anxiety attacks. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) lists chest pains as a symptom of panic disorder and is common in other types of anxiety disorders as well. Chest pains, as... Read more »Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide
...lasting from a few seconds to several hours, occurring at rest rather than during exertion. Panic attack, a sudden feeling of anxiety or doom. Fatigue and weakness, even after ... Read more »Symptoms of Anxiety
...Roman","serif";} There are several different types of anxiety, including, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Each type may have... Read more »Claustrophobia
...phobia is an irrational or unreasonable fear of an object or a situation. Specific phobias can trigger panic or anxiety attacks when the situation or fear is confronted and can interfere with... Read more »Images
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