When a child or adolescent experiences several mental health symptoms at the same time, it is worth considering whether an underlying cause connects them. PANS and PANDAS are immune system disorders that create brain inflammation and trigger significant changes in mood, behavior, and daily functioning.
PANS and PANDAS are a clinical diagnosis, determined by a medical provider looking at a child's symptoms and behaviors. This screener is designed to help you think through whether a PANS or PANDAS diagnosis is worth considering, and what to do next.
What you described closely aligns with the PANS/PANDAS diagnostic criteria. A screener cannot confirm a diagnosis on its own, but this is a strong enough match to take seriously. Take a screenshot of the results and bring it to your healthcare provider. If your current provider is unwilling to explore a PANS or PANDAS diagnosis, look for a functional or integrative provider who specializes in complex physical and mental health.
What you described does not fully line up with the pattern of PANS or PANDAS, but there is enough here that we would not rule it out either.
What you described does not closely resemble the pattern seen in PANS or PANDAS. That does not mean nothing is going on, only that this particular pattern does not seem to fit well.