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[Paroxysmal neurological manifestations disclosing panic attacks].

C Petiau1, E Hirsch, S Peretti

  • 1Service de Neurologie I, CHU Strabourg.

Revue Neurologique
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Anxiety attacks can cause temporary neurological symptoms like loss of consciousness and tremors. These episodes, often mistaken for organic conditions, are linked to panic attacks and anxiety disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Paroxysmal neurological manifestations can be challenging to diagnose.
  • Differentiating between organic pathology and functional disorders is crucial.

Observation:

  • Thirty-seven patients experienced transient neurological symptoms including loss of consciousness, focal deficits, dysesthesias, visual disturbances, and tremor.
  • Symptoms lasted 10-45 minutes, occurring daily to weekly.
  • Organic causes were ruled out due to normal examinations and atypical symptom patterns.

Findings:

  • Patient histories revealed symptoms consistent with acute anxiety.
  • Attacks occurred in suggestive situations (crowds, driving) and could be induced by hyperpnea or lactate infusion.
  • These neurological episodes were attributed to panic attacks.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the neurological presentation of anxiety and panic attacks.
  • Emphasizes the importance of thorough psychiatric evaluation for unexplained neurological symptoms.
  • Informs differential diagnosis in neurology and psychiatry.