Feeling scared.. Excessively worried looking for treatment for Anxiety. Come and meet Dr Rohan Jahagirdar MD and be at your best. Agoraphobia ---Fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness or embarrassment. Common More than 1 million cases per year (India) Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong Usually self-diagnosable Lab tests or imaging not required Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that often develops after one or more panic attacks. Symptoms include fear and avoidance of places and situations that might cause feelings of panic, entrapment, helplessness or embarrassment. Treatments include talk therapy and medication