Signs to Watch for in Children With PANDAS

Sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

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Increased anxiety and irrational fears.

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Severe mood swings and irritability.

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Tics or unusual movements.

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Changes in eating habits or food refusal.

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Regression in school performance.

Sudden fear of certain things or places.

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Increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli.

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Difficulty with handwriting or fine motor skills.

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Abrupt changes in behavior or personality.

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