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Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
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Symptoms & Signs
Panic attacks involve limited periods of intense symptoms, such as those listed below, which peak within 10 minutes of their onset:
Symptoms of agoraphobia include: - Anxiety about being in places where escape might be difficult
- Situations are avoided or endured with marked stress or anxiety about having a panic attack
- Fear of being alone
- Fear of losing control in a public place
- Becoming house bound for prolonged periods
- Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others
- Feelings of helplessness and dependence on others
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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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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