Understanding

Understanding PANS and PANDAS

For families who are trying to make sense of what might be happening. Everything here is written in plain language, parent to parent.

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What is PANS/PANDAS?

What these conditions are, why they matter, and why parents often know before doctors do.

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The sudden-onset hallmark

The overnight change that parents describe as their first signal something was wrong.

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Diagnostic criteria

The clinical frameworks that clinicians use, explained in plain language.

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Red flag symptoms

Signs to watch for and document before your first appointment.

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Glossary

Key terms, from ASO titers to IVIG, explained without jargon.

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Not medical advice. This content is for orientation only. Diagnosis requires a trained clinician. If your child is in acute distress, contact your provider or go to the nearest emergency room.