What are symptoms of a panic attack in a child?

Michael J. Mufson, MD

Psychiatry

As with adults, during a panic attack children may experience a sudden feeling of overwhelming dread or impending doom accompanied by intense physical sensations, such as sweating, heart palpitations, chest pain, trembling, breathlessness, dizziness, and nausea.

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Panic Disorder

Sudden attacks of fear, anxiety, nervousness - that is panic disorder. Panic attacks can happen anywhere, without warning. Once you've had a panic attack, you may start avoiding the place where the first occurred. Very often, panic disorder runs in families - and can be triggered by life stress. Various therapies can help panic disorder, as can medication.

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