Related and Co-Occurring Conditions
It is not uncommon for panic disorder to co-occur with other mood or other anxiety disorders. Some physical diseases are also more prevelent in people with panic disorder. Here you will find a vast amount of information to make sense of these related conditions.
Mitral Valve Prolapse MVP and Panic Disorder
MVP involves an abnormality of the mitral valve that allows blood to leak back through the valve opening. Some studies suggest that people with panic disorder, or other anxiety disorders, are more likely to have MVP. Many people with MVP have no symptoms. But, for others, symptoms may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and other disturbing sensations.
MVP involves an abnormality of the mitral valve that allows blood to leak back through the valve opening. Some studies suggest that people with panic disorder, or other anxiety disorders, are more likely to have MVP. Many people with MVP have no symptoms. But, for others, symptoms may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and other disturbing sensations.
Acid Reflux Disease and Panic Disorder
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux disease, is a common health problem that causes heartburn and acid regurgitation from the stomach. Here you will find information about GERD, including symptoms, risks and complications associated with acid reflux disease.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux disease, is a common health problem that causes heartburn and acid regurgitation from the stomach. Here you will find information about GERD, including symptoms, risks and complications associated with acid reflux disease.
Panic Disorder and IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is not a specific disease, but is used to describe a group of gastrointestinal symptoms. IBS has been associated with panic and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about IBS, including common sympotms and diagnostic tests used to confirm the syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome is not a specific disease, but is used to describe a group of gastrointestinal symptoms. IBS has been associated with panic and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about IBS, including common sympotms and diagnostic tests used to confirm the syndrome.
Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Abuse Disorders
Limited alcohol use is often considered acceptable in many situations. The occasional night cap to unwind, or the couple of celebratory drinks during a social gathering, are usually not problematic and may even be considered socially customary. But, studies have shown that if you have panic disorder or another anxiety disorder, you may be at risk of having co-occurring problem drinking.
Limited alcohol use is often considered acceptable in many situations. The occasional night cap to unwind, or the couple of celebratory drinks during a social gathering, are usually not problematic and may even be considered socially customary. But, studies have shown that if you have panic disorder or another anxiety disorder, you may be at risk of having co-occurring problem drinking.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma and Panic Disorder
Information from your About.com guide to post traumatic stress disorder, Matthew Tull, PhD.
Information from your About.com guide to post traumatic stress disorder, Matthew Tull, PhD.
Anxiety Disorders and Depression
Information from your About.com guide to Depression, Nancy Schimelpfening.
Information from your About.com guide to Depression, Nancy Schimelpfening.