Medical MCQ - A 40 year old female reports of sudden bouts of anxiety which would occur anytime and associated with sweating, palpitation, derealization, and feeling of going crazy. These episodes would last for 20 -25 minutes. So much so that she fears of having these episodes in future. All routine investigations are normal. What is the diagnosis?

A 40 year old female reports of sudden bouts of anxiety which would occur anytime and associated with sweating, palpitation, derealization, and feeling of going crazy. These episodes would last for 20 -25 minutes. So much so that she fears of having these episodes in future. All routine investigations are normal. What is the diagnosis?

Generalized anxiety disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Panic disorder

Tourette's syndrome

Question Category:

Psychiatry

Correct Answer:

Panic disorder

Description:

Ans. C. Panic disorderPanic attack: acute intense attack of anxiety accompanied by feelings of impending doom.Symptoms during panic attack usually involve* Sudden onset of palpitations, Sweating, Trembling or shaking,* Shortness of breath, Feelings of choking, Chest pain,* Nausea/abdominal distress, Feeling dizzy, unsteady,* Chills or heat sensations,* Paresthesias, derealization or depersonalization.* Fear of losing control or "going crazy or fear of dying.Recurrent panic attacks is Panic disorder

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