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Is there a panic/stress related attack that would not require going to the hospital?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Panic: Panic attacks are treated outpatient, unless person becomes suicidal/homicidal from other illness.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It usually does not: take long before the doctors at ER room at hospitals realize that panic attacks are not heart attacks and refer people to see a psychologist to work on overcoming panic attacks. Once it is clear that there is no medical danger it is not necessary to go to the hospital.

Answered 5/30/2016

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