Causes of Anxiety attack

Underlying condition causes of Anxiety attack: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Anxiety attack) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Anxiety attack includes:

• Panic attack - a panic attack and anxiety attack can be considered the same thing; see the causes of panic attacks
• Panic disorder
• Panic disorder with agoraphobia (type of Panic disorder)
• Panic disorder without agoraphobia (type of Panic disorder)
• Anxiety disorders - certain types of anxiety disorders can lead to anxiety attacks or panic attacks:
  • Social phobia
  • Specific phobia (type of Phobias)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Separation anxiety disorder
• Substance-induced anxiety disorder (type of Anxiety Disorders)
• Adjustment disorder
• See also causes of symptoms panic or anxiety

Related information for causes of Anxiety attack: Further relevant information on causes of Anxiety attack may be found in the risk factors for Anxiety attack and underlying causes of Anxiety attack.
Last revision: Nov 21, 2003

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