Panic Attack
Panic attacks
Symptoms
A panic attack begins suddenly, and most often peaks within 10 - 20 minutes. Some symptoms may continue for an hour or more. A panic attack may be mistaken for a heart attack.
Panic attacks may include anxiety about being in a situation where an escape may be difficult (such as being in a crowd or traveling in a car or bus).
A person with panic disorder often lives in fear of another attack, and may be afraid to be alone or far from medical help.
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Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Panic disorder with agoraphobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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