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What Causes Panic Attacks, Headache, Blurred Vision And Weakness In A Child?
Question: Yes. What would cause debilitating panic attacks in an otherwise healthy 14 year old girl? She says they start with a headache, cause blurry vision, and can leave her feeling so helpless she cries.
Brief Answer:
This could be childhood onset anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM
It's not very common to have panic attacks in a 14 years old female. But in childhood onset panic disorder panic might be seen. But before making diagnosis we should rule out medical causes.
Hyperthyroidism, vitamin B12 deficiency or any cardiac cause should be ruled out. She is showing symptoms like headache, blurred vision etc and should be evaluated. Please consult a psychiatrist to rule out these conditions and to make proper diagnosis.
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This could be childhood onset anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM
It's not very common to have panic attacks in a 14 years old female. But in childhood onset panic disorder panic might be seen. But before making diagnosis we should rule out medical causes.
Hyperthyroidism, vitamin B12 deficiency or any cardiac cause should be ruled out. She is showing symptoms like headache, blurred vision etc and should be evaluated. Please consult a psychiatrist to rule out these conditions and to make proper diagnosis.
Thanks, hope this helps you please don't hesitate to ask again for more information.
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