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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Panic Disorder

Learn about the symptoms of panic disorder, how panic disorder is evaluated and how you can make sure you are getting a thorough evaluation and diagnosis.
What Are the Symptoms of Panic Disorder?
Are you wondering if you have panic disorder? Did you experience a panic attack? Did your doctor diagnose you as having panic disorder? Here you'll find the symptoms of panic attacks and panic disorder.
How Is Panic Disorder Diagnosed?
Currently, there is not a medical or laboratory diagnostic test for panic disorder. Health care providers generally make a diagnosis of panic disorder after ruling out (or treating) possible medical and/or other psychiatric conditions, and then evaluating current symptoms. Learn more about how panic disorder is evaluated and diagnosed.
Quiz - Did I Have a Panic Attack?
Are you wondering if you've been experiencing panic attacks? This quiz is designed to help you learn about panic attack symptoms and whether or not you have experienced them.

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