Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Panic disorder

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

At least 4 symptoms:
Diaphoresis;
Trembling;
Chest pain;
Fear of dying;
Chills;
Palpitation;
SOB;
Nausea;
Dizziness;
Dissociated symptoms;
Paresthesia;

PhysicalFindings

Last <30 min and may be paired with agoraphobia

ClinicalTests

TSH (r/o Thyroid);
blood sugar (Hypoglycemia);
ECG (Cardiac issue)

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

SSRI: fluoxetine;
Benzo: alprazolam (short term)

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/psychiatric-disorders/anxiety-and-stressor-related-disorders/panic-attacks-and-panic-disorder