Apathy: When an individual has a lack of feeling and emotion. See detailed information below for a list of 57 causes of Apathy, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Apathy.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Apathy as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Apathy
Apathy: Indifference; absence of interest in the environment. Often one of the earliest signs of cerebral disease. [G. apatheia, fr. a- priv. + pathos, suffering]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
The list below shows some of the causes of Apathy mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Apathy. Of the 57 causes of Apathy that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Apathy' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Apathy' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Apathy based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Medical Conditions associated with Apathy:
Detachment (77 causes), Emotional symptoms (1141 causes)
Symptoms related to Apathy:
Isolation (66 causes), Personality change (184 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3957 causes), Emotional symptoms (1141 causes), Depressive symptoms (352 causes), Depression (352 causes), Grief, Sadness (4 causes), Indifference (77 causes), Alzheimers disease (1 cause), Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia
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