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Calculated Shard: 116 (from laksa093)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa116.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/panic-disorder\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/panic-disorder\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/panic-disorder","crawl_time":1776291115,"first_indexed_time":1554670958,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,hopkinsmedicine!www,\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/panic-disorder s443","src_root_hash":"4754538707639265316","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Panic Disorder | Johns Hopkins Medicine","meta_descriptions":["Panic disorder is when you have repeated, unexpected panic attacks and worry constantly about when the next one might happen. Medicines and therapy can help."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Mental and Behavioral Health\nAnxiety Disorders\nWhat is panic disorder?\nIf you have repeated, and unexpected panic attacks, you may have panic disorder. Panic disorder causes bouts of overwhelming fear when there is no specific cause for the fear. In between panic attacks, you may worry greatly about when and where the next one may happen. It can even keep you from leaving your home.\nWhat causes panic disorder?\nPanic disorder is a common mental health problem. It often starts in the teens or early adulthood, but may also begin in childhood. Women are twice as likely as men to have it. There may be a genetic link. It tends to run in families.\nPanic disorder may be an overreaction of the body's normal survival instincts and behaviors. In people with panic disorder, the body may be more sensitive to hormones that trigger excited feelings in the body.\nWhat are the symptoms of panic disorder?\nPanic attacks can happen in other types of anxiety disorders, too. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you always worry about having another, you have panic disorder. Symptoms of a panic attack may include:\nPounding heart\nSweating\nTrembling or shaking\nShortness of breath\nSense of choking\nNausea or belly pain\nDizziness or lightheadedness\nFeeling unreal or disconnected from oneself\nFear of losing control\nFear of \"going crazy\" or dying\nNumbness\nChills or hot flashes\nChest pain and other symptoms that mimic a heart attack\nPanic disorder can be upsetting and disabling. An attack can last from a few minutes to an hour or sometimes longer.\nThe symptoms of a panic attack may look like other mental health conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\nHow is panic disorder diagnosed?\nYour healthcare provider or a mental health professional may diagnose you with panic disorder based on your symptoms. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you are in constant fear of having another, you have panic disorder.\nHow is panic disorder treated?\nTreatment may include:\nAnti-anxiety and antidepressant medications\nCounseling, such as cognitive behavioral therapy\nTreatment for panic disorders is usually quite effective. Treatment will help you learn to recognize that the symptoms are not life-threatening. You will also learn coping skills and ways to relax  to decrease the intensity and length of the panic attack.\nWhat are the complications of panic disorder?\nAs the panic gets worse and an attacks last longer, you may find it very tough to cope with everyday life, keep a job, or function in social settings. You may fear going into places where it may be hard to escape or you feel trapped. Some people can't leave their home for fear that help is not available or that he or she will be forced into a situation that will trigger an attack.\nPeople with this condition may also abuse alcohol or drugs to relieve stress.\nKey points about panic disorder\nPanic disorder is an overreaction of fear and anxiety to daily life stressors.\nThe reaction causes a hyperphysical response, followed by intense worry that another attack will happen soon. This can upset the ability to function normally.\nIt is a common disorder and can often lead to depression.\nPanic disorders can be disabling because you become so afraid of when the next panic attack may happen that you can't cope with regular tasks.\nTreatment involves use of anti-anxiety medicines and antidepressants along with cognitive behavioral therapy.\nNext steps\nTips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:\nKnow the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.\nBefore your visit, write down questions you want answered.\nBring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.\nAt the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.\nKnow why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.\nAsk if your condition can be treated in other ways.\nKnow why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.\nKnow what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.\nIf you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.\nKnow how you can contact your provider if you have questions.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/panic-disorder#skip)\n\n[![Johns Hopkins Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/hopkins-medicine-logo-white-header.svg?iar=0&hash=C6173D209DB591FDF4EFE00B18C2FFE4)](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\nJohns Hopkins Medicine  Menu\n\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health)\n- [School of Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/som)\n- [Johns Hopkins Medicine Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/about)\n- [Patient Care](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care)\n- [Research](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/research)\n\n- [MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [Schedule an Appointment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/johns-hopkins-medicine-request-appointment)\n- [Find a Doctor](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/profiles)\n- [Find a Clinical Trial](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/clinical-trials)\n- [Pay Your Bill](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/patients-visitors\/billing-insurance\/pay-bill)\n- [Employment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/employment)\n\nClose\n\nSearch\n\nClose\n\n[MyChart Login MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/) [Health Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health) [Conditions and Diseases](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases)\n\n# Panic Disorder\n[Mental and Behavioral Health](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/mental-and-behavioral-health) [Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/anxiety-disorders)\n\n## What is panic disorder?\nIf you have repeated, and unexpected panic attacks, you may have panic disorder. Panic disorder causes bouts of overwhelming fear when there is no specific cause for the fear. In between panic attacks, you may worry greatly about when and where the next one may happen. It can even keep you from leaving your home.\n\n## What causes panic disorder?\nPanic disorder is a common mental health problem. It often starts in the teens or early adulthood, but may also begin in childhood. Women are twice as likely as men to have it. There may be a genetic link. It tends to run in families.\n\nPanic disorder may be an overreaction of the body's normal survival instincts and behaviors. In people with panic disorder, the body may be more sensitive to hormones that trigger excited feelings in the body.\n\n## What are the symptoms of panic disorder?\nPanic attacks can happen in other types of anxiety disorders, too. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you always worry about having another, you have panic disorder. Symptoms of a panic attack may include:\n\n- Pounding heart\n- Sweating\n- Trembling or shaking\n- Shortness of breath\n- Sense of choking\n- Nausea or belly pain\n- Dizziness or lightheadedness\n- Feeling unreal or disconnected from oneself\n- Fear of losing control\n- Fear of \"going crazy\" or dying\n- Numbness\n- Chills or hot flashes\n- Chest pain and other symptoms that mimic a heart attack\n\nPanic disorder can be upsetting and disabling. An attack can last from a few minutes to an hour or sometimes longer.\n\nThe symptoms of a panic attack may look like other mental health conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\n\n## How is panic disorder diagnosed?\nYour healthcare provider or a mental health professional may diagnose you with panic disorder based on your symptoms. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you are in constant fear of having another, you have panic disorder.\n\n## How is panic disorder treated?\nTreatment may include:\n\n- Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications\n- Counseling, such as cognitive behavioral therapy\n\nTreatment for panic disorders is usually quite effective. Treatment will help you learn to recognize that the symptoms are not life-threatening. You will also learn coping skills and ways to relax to decrease the intensity and length of the panic attack.\n\n## What are the complications of panic disorder?\nAs the panic gets worse and an attacks last longer, you may find it very tough to cope with everyday life, keep a job, or function in social settings. You may fear going into places where it may be hard to escape or you feel trapped. Some people can't leave their home for fear that help is not available or that he or she will be forced into a situation that will trigger an attack.\n\nPeople with this condition may also abuse alcohol or drugs to relieve stress.\n\n## Key points about panic disorder\n- Panic disorder is an overreaction of fear and anxiety to daily life stressors.\n- The reaction causes a hyperphysical response, followed by intense worry that another attack will happen soon. This can upset the ability to function normally.\n- It is a common disorder and can often lead to depression.\n- Panic disorders can be disabling because you become so afraid of when the next panic attack may happen that you can't cope with regular tasks.\n- Treatment involves use of anti-anxiety medicines and antidepressants along with cognitive behavioral therapy.\n## Next steps\nTips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:\n\n- Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.\n- Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.\n- Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.\n- At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.\n- Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.\n- Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.\n- Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.\n- Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.\n- If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.\n- Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.\n\n## Find a Doctor\nSpecializing In:\n\n- [Deconditioning](https:\/\/profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org\/search?unified=\"Deconditioning\"&sort=networks%2Crelevance%2Cavailability_density_best)\n- [Child Development and Behavioral Health](https:\/\/profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org\/search?unified=\"Child+Development+and+Behavioral+Health\"&sort=networks%2Crelevance%2Cavailability_density_best)\n- [Child and Adolescent Psychiatry](https:\/\/profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org\/search?unified=\"Child+and+Adolescent+Psychiatry\"&sort=networks%2Crelevance%2Cavailability_density_best)\n\n- 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In people with panic disorder, the body may be more sensitive to hormones that trigger excited feelings in the body.\n\n## What are the symptoms of panic disorder?\nPanic attacks can happen in other types of anxiety disorders, too. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you always worry about having another, you have panic disorder. Symptoms of a panic attack may include:\n\n- Pounding heart\n- Sweating\n- Trembling or shaking\n- Shortness of breath\n- Sense of choking\n- Nausea or belly pain\n- Dizziness or lightheadedness\n- Feeling unreal or disconnected from oneself\n- Fear of losing control\n- Fear of \"going crazy\" or dying\n- Numbness\n- Chills or hot flashes\n- Chest pain and other symptoms that mimic a heart attack\n\nPanic disorder can be upsetting and disabling. An attack can last from a few minutes to an hour or sometimes longer.\n\nThe symptoms of a panic attack may look like other mental health conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.\n\n## How is panic disorder diagnosed?\nYour healthcare provider or a mental health professional may diagnose you with panic disorder based on your symptoms. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you are in constant fear of having another, you have panic disorder.\n\n## How is panic disorder treated?\nTreatment may include:\n\n- Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications\n- Counseling, such as cognitive behavioral therapy\n\nTreatment for panic disorders is usually quite effective. Treatment will help you learn to recognize that the symptoms are not life-threatening. You will also learn coping skills and ways to relax to decrease the intensity and length of the panic attack.\n\n## What are the complications of panic disorder?\nAs the panic gets worse and an attacks last longer, you may find it very tough to cope with everyday life, keep a job, or function in social settings. You may fear going into places where it may be hard to escape or you feel trapped. Some people can't leave their home for fear that help is not available or that he or she will be forced into a situation that will trigger an attack.\n\nPeople with this condition may also abuse alcohol or drugs to relieve stress.\n\n## Key points about panic disorder\n- Panic disorder is an overreaction of fear and anxiety to daily life stressors.\n- The reaction causes a hyperphysical response, followed by intense worry that another attack will happen soon. This can upset the ability to function normally.\n- It is a common disorder and can often lead to depression.\n- Panic disorders can be disabling because you become so afraid of when the next panic attack may happen that you can't cope with regular tasks.\n- Treatment involves use of anti-anxiety medicines and antidepressants along with cognitive behavioral therapy.\n## Next steps\nTips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:\n\n- Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.\n- Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.\n- Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.\n- At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.\n- Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.\n- Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.\n- Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.\n- Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.\n- If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.\n- Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Mental and Behavioral Health Anxiety Disorders What is panic disorder? If you have repeated, and unexpected panic attacks, you may have panic disorder. Panic disorder causes bouts of overwhelming fear when there is no specific cause for the fear. In between panic attacks, you may worry greatly about when and where the next one may happen. It can even keep you from leaving your home. What causes panic disorder? Panic disorder is a common mental health problem. It often starts in the teens or early adulthood, but may also begin in childhood. Women are twice as likely as men to have it. There may be a genetic link. It tends to run in families. Panic disorder may be an overreaction of the body's normal survival instincts and behaviors. In people with panic disorder, the body may be more sensitive to hormones that trigger excited feelings in the body. What are the symptoms of panic disorder? Panic attacks can happen in other types of anxiety disorders, too. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you always worry about having another, you have panic disorder. Symptoms of a panic attack may include: Pounding heart Sweating Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath Sense of choking Nausea or belly pain Dizziness or lightheadedness Feeling unreal or disconnected from oneself Fear of losing control Fear of "going crazy" or dying Numbness Chills or hot flashes Chest pain and other symptoms that mimic a heart attack Panic disorder can be upsetting and disabling. An attack can last from a few minutes to an hour or sometimes longer. The symptoms of a panic attack may look like other mental health conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. How is panic disorder diagnosed? Your healthcare provider or a mental health professional may diagnose you with panic disorder based on your symptoms. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you are in constant fear of having another, you have panic disorder. How is panic disorder treated? Treatment may include: Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications Counseling, such as cognitive behavioral therapy Treatment for panic disorders is usually quite effective. Treatment will help you learn to recognize that the symptoms are not life-threatening. You will also learn coping skills and ways to relax to decrease the intensity and length of the panic attack. What are the complications of panic disorder? As the panic gets worse and an attacks last longer, you may find it very tough to cope with everyday life, keep a job, or function in social settings. You may fear going into places where it may be hard to escape or you feel trapped. Some people can't leave their home for fear that help is not available or that he or she will be forced into a situation that will trigger an attack. People with this condition may also abuse alcohol or drugs to relieve stress. Key points about panic disorder Panic disorder is an overreaction of fear and anxiety to daily life stressors. The reaction causes a hyperphysical response, followed by intense worry that another attack will happen soon. This can upset the ability to function normally. It is a common disorder and can often lead to depression. Panic disorders can be disabling because you become so afraid of when the next panic attack may happen that you can't cope with regular tasks. Treatment involves use of anti-anxiety medicines and antidepressants along with cognitive behavioral therapy. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you. At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you. Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are. Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways. Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure. If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit. Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.
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If you have repeated, and unexpected panic attacks, you may have panic disorder. Panic disorder causes bouts of overwhelming fear when there is no specific cause for the fear. In between panic attacks, you may worry greatly about when and where the next one may happen. It can even keep you from leaving your home. ## What causes panic disorder? Panic disorder is a common mental health problem. It often starts in the teens or early adulthood, but may also begin in childhood. Women are twice as likely as men to have it. There may be a genetic link. It tends to run in families. Panic disorder may be an overreaction of the body's normal survival instincts and behaviors. In people with panic disorder, the body may be more sensitive to hormones that trigger excited feelings in the body. ## What are the symptoms of panic disorder? Panic attacks can happen in other types of anxiety disorders, too. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you always worry about having another, you have panic disorder. Symptoms of a panic attack may include: - Pounding heart - Sweating - Trembling or shaking - Shortness of breath - Sense of choking - Nausea or belly pain - Dizziness or lightheadedness - Feeling unreal or disconnected from oneself - Fear of losing control - Fear of "going crazy" or dying - Numbness - Chills or hot flashes - Chest pain and other symptoms that mimic a heart attack Panic disorder can be upsetting and disabling. An attack can last from a few minutes to an hour or sometimes longer. The symptoms of a panic attack may look like other mental health conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. ## How is panic disorder diagnosed? Your healthcare provider or a mental health professional may diagnose you with panic disorder based on your symptoms. Generally, if you have 4 or more panic attacks and if you are in constant fear of having another, you have panic disorder. ## How is panic disorder treated? Treatment may include: - Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications - Counseling, such as cognitive behavioral therapy Treatment for panic disorders is usually quite effective. Treatment will help you learn to recognize that the symptoms are not life-threatening. You will also learn coping skills and ways to relax to decrease the intensity and length of the panic attack. ## What are the complications of panic disorder? As the panic gets worse and an attacks last longer, you may find it very tough to cope with everyday life, keep a job, or function in social settings. You may fear going into places where it may be hard to escape or you feel trapped. Some people can't leave their home for fear that help is not available or that he or she will be forced into a situation that will trigger an attack. People with this condition may also abuse alcohol or drugs to relieve stress. ## Key points about panic disorder - Panic disorder is an overreaction of fear and anxiety to daily life stressors. - The reaction causes a hyperphysical response, followed by intense worry that another attack will happen soon. This can upset the ability to function normally. - It is a common disorder and can often lead to depression. - Panic disorders can be disabling because you become so afraid of when the next panic attack may happen that you can't cope with regular tasks. - Treatment involves use of anti-anxiety medicines and antidepressants along with cognitive behavioral therapy. ## Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: - Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. - Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. - Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you. - At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you. - Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. 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