Due to the non-specific nature of panic symptoms, it is important to obtain a complete physical and an accurate diagnosis from a physician prior to assuming that the experience was a panic attack. Many other conditions may have similar symptoms making it necessary to rule-out these other conditions prior to treating for panic. Some of the common conditions include heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, hyperthyroidism, hormonal imbalance, and sleep apnea. However, other conditions that I have seen which created or triggered anxiety/panic include Meniere's disease, hiatal hernia, GERD, diabetes, and even the common cold.
Also, certain medications or the use of drugs or alcohol can cause panic. A common cold medication that has pseudoephidrine in it can trigger anxiety in susceptible individuals. Overuse of products with caffeine can stimulate anxiety. For instance, most people can develop heart palpitations with 1000mg of caffeine or the equivalent of about six cups of regular coffee.
In addition, a person may have both an anxiety disorder and a medical condition. In that case, the medical condition may exacerbate or trigger the panic. Therefore, a person may require treatment for both.
However, it is important to note that once medical conditions have been ruled-out and/or treated by a physician, it can be assumed that the individual can be safely treated for an anxiety condition.
;Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety
Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety;
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Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety;
Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety
Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety
Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety
Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety
Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety
Medical Conditions That Mimic or Involve Anxiety
