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A member asked:
Docs, could a concussion cause panic attacks?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Sometimes: panic attacks start happening after a traumatic event, so yes. The sooner someone gets help to deal with the traumatic event the better. EMDR and desensitization can help.
Answered 6/21/2014
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The events that took: place to cause the concussion may have been a trigger for the onset of panic attacks. Please see a mental health professional. Panic attacks are treatable. Peace and good health.
Answered 10/22/2018
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Seemingly rare: It is possible especially if the concussion was a right brained injury and there has been some sensory functioning issues to track as well. Depression and attentional issues are far more common. If the concussion was related to a traumatic event, accident, assault, etc. Then the incidence of anxiety following the concussion goes up. Could even relate to PTSD then.
Answered 5/14/2016
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Got a concussion about 3 months ago and went to doctor to check on it. I had an MRI done and it came back clear. they said I had post concussion syndrome. ever since then I've been feeling dizzy and lightheaded and having bad panic attacks. my concussion
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I hit my head at around 5pm and I still have a headache with mild confusion & its currently 8:30pm. Could it be concussion & when should I see a doc?
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