Why PANS and PANDAS are a complex neurological disorder
The importance of early detection and treatment in children and adults
How infections and inflammation are important triggers
Conventional medicine’s limitations
Lab and genetic tests
How to use integrative approaches for the best results
Key Terms In This Episode:
PANS (Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) is an umbrella term for a condition affecting children with sudden onset of severe neurological symptoms.
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep Infection) is a specific type of PANS triggered by a strep infection.
OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). It is a core symptom of PANS and PANDAS.
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