You might assume that suffering from panic attacks is simply an aspect of some sort of anxiety disorder, and yet there is a specific type of panic disorder which is considered to be a separate thing, with certain attributes that set it apart as a separate condition. But it calls for careful diagnosis in relation to certain criteria since the powerful panic attacks connected with this condition can also be signs of other problems. Subsequently, before the correct diagnosis can be made and treatment started, a medical professional needs to rule out other problems, for example post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other phobias.