PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) can sometimes be mislabeled as other conditions due to shared symptoms and complexities in diagnosis. These diagnoses are valid — sometimes, PANS/PANDAS can be a cause for them — this is why it’s crucial to get a thorough evaluation! 🔹Eating Disorders: Behavioral changes and obsessions related to food or body image might be confused with ea