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Panic Attacks

Underlying Cause

Panic Attacks Underlying Cause

The cause for panic attacks is unknown.

Conditions that are associated with panic attacks include:

Alcohol abuse
Irritable bowel syndrome
Depression
Migraine headaches
Drug abuse

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Related Topics:

Adjustment disorder
Anxiety disorder
Anxiety
Mental health
Post traumatic stress disorder
Stress reaction
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Anxiety
Depression

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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Panic Attacks References:

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Goodwin RD, Lieb R, Hoefler M, Pfister H, Bittner A, Beesdo K, Wittchen HU. Panic attack as a risk factor for severe psychopathology. Am J Psychiatry. 2004 Dec;161(12):2207-14.
Watanabe A, Nakao K, Tokuyama M, Takeda M. Prediction of first episode of panic attack among white-collar workers. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2005 Apr;59(2):119-26.