Is It Really Anxiety? What Every Parent Needs to Know About PANS, PANDAS, and Inflammation in the Brain
Summary
- Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Can Be Immunologic – Symptoms like OCD, rage, or tics may be signs of immune dysfunction and brain inflammation, not just mental illness.
- Molecular Mimicry Matters – Dr. Khan explains how infections like strep and Lyme can trigger the immune system to attack the brain, particularly the basal ganglia.
- History Is Everything – Diagnosis is clinical. It starts with asking the right questions—about infections, toxins, mold, and more—and connecting the dots doctors often miss.
