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Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
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Diagnosis & Tests
A physical examination and a psychological evaluation are performed to arrive at a diagnosis. People with undiagnosed panic disorder may truly feel as if they are dying, so they often go to emergency rooms or other urgent care centers because they feel as if they are having a heart attack.
Given the physical nature of symptoms and the possibilities for misdiagnosis, it is critical that any underlying medical disorders are ruled out. Cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, neurologic, and substance abuse disorders may be suspected and can coexist with panic disorders. Diagnostic tests will done depending on the symptoms.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Agoraphobia
• Panic Disorder
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Cardiovascular
• Chest Pain
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Drug Abuse
• Endocrine
• Fainting
• Hand Tremor
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Heimlich Maneuver
• Numbness and Tingling
• Physical Examination
• Respiratory
• Stress and Anxiety
• Sweating - Excessive
Review Date : 2/17/2002
Reviewed By : Yvette Cruz, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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