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A member asked:

Im having my anxiety panic attcks bec of my back.pain..is it posible dat if i ger my back treated..my anxiety and panic attcks wld go away?

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Aggravating factors: It is highly unlikely that your back pain "created your panic and anxiety" however , it is known that physical illness can aggravate and make anxiety and panic worse. Hence when your back pain gets treated it is possible your anxiety and panic will remit . See your doctor do do a more accurate assessment of the situation.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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