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Panic attacks and panic disorder can be very disabling conditions for the people who suffer from them. Sometimes they can lead to avoidance of any activity or environment that has been associated with feelings of panic in the past. This can, in turn, lead to more severe and disabling disorders such as agoraphobia.
Treatment emphasizing a three-pronged approach is most effective in helping people overcome this disorder: education, psychotherapy, and medication.
Before undergoing any treatment for panic disorder, a person should undergo a thorough medical examination (e.g., a physical) to rule out other possible causes of the distressing symptoms. This is necessary because a number of other conditions — such as excessive levels of
thyroid hormone, certain types of epilepsy, or cardiac arrhythmia (disturbances in the rhythm of the heartbeat) — can cause symptoms resembling those of panic disorder.
Next Steps
Complete medical check up as advised by psychiatrist followed by holistic treatment approach.