Diagnosis and treatment of panic attacks
Treatment of mental illnesses requires accurate diagnosis and individual selection of the most effective in each particular situation methods and drugs. Thanks to the methods used in modern psychiatry today it is possible to diagnose diseases at the very beginning of their development, thanks to which – to avoid serious consequences and aggravation of the situation. Panic attacks are among the most common problems.
What is the disorder? Panic attacks – attacks of unmotivated fear, increased anxiety, panic, with bodily manifestations. During the attack, the patient experiences intense fear, internal tension, which he himself does not find an explanation. This reaction can be caused by any event or action, which are not always serious. At first glance, a panic attack occurs completely without reason.
How to understand that a panic attack has begun
To the symptoms of the disease can include a sudden change in mood, the desire to quickly leave the place, inadequate reactions.
Panic attacks also manifest themselves on the body:
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath;
- pain in the heart area;
- excessive sweating;
- nausea;
- chills;
- dizziness;
- sleep disturbances;
- numbness of the extremities;
- seizures;
- increased blood pressure.
Why does a panic attack occur? As a rule, the main reason for the development of unreasonable fear are disorders of the autonomic department of the nervous system. They can be caused by hormonal changes – this is why teenagers, pregnant women, children often suffer panic attacks. In such cases, a panic attack runs violently, with strongly pronounced symptoms.
How long does a panic attack last? The disease is characterised by a fairly long period of crises. The attack can torment a person for several hours in a row, although sometimes such attacks end after 15 minutes. The frequency of recurrence of attacks also varies – from daily return of attacks to breaks of several months.
Treatment for Panic Attacks Cost (Price)
| Treatment for Panic Attacks in Inpatient Facility in Kyiv | from 3000 UAH |
| Outpatient Treatment for Panic Attacks | from 2700 UAH |
| Psychiatrist Consultation for Panic Attacks | 1400 UAH |
| Psychologist Consultation for Panic Attacks | 1400 UAH |
| Psychotherapist Consultation for Panic Attacks | 1400 UAH |
How to cure panic attacks
The first step in the treatment of any mental disorder is diagnosis. In the private clinic GarMed we carry out a complete examination of the patient and select on the basis of its results individual methods of treatment and medicines. The examination includes MRI of the brain, the study of the state of blood vessels. After identifying the causes of the disease, narrow-profile specialists (endocrinologists, endocrinologists-gynaecologists, cardiologists, neurologists, etc.) are involved in treatment. To achieve a stable result over time, drug treatment is combined with physical exercise, kinesiotherapy, breathing practices.
Panic attacks can be treated on an outpatient or inpatient basis at the GarMed Clinic. Make an appointment for an initial consultation to receive detailed information from a specialist and to receive first appointments. To make an appointment, contact the administrator of the medical centre or leave a request on the website.
