Impulsivity: Lack of impulse control. See detailed information below for a list of 29 causes of Impulsivity, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Impulsivity, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to...read more »
Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions, such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease, it can also occur from...read more »
ADHD under-diagnosed in adults: Although the over-diagnoses of ADHD in children is a well-known controversy, the reverse side related to adults. Some adults can remain undiagnosed, and indeed...read more »
Bipolar disorder misdiagosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) often fails to be diagnosed correctly by primary care physicians. Many patients with bipolar seek...read more »
Eating disorders under-diagnosed in men: The typical patient with an eating disorder is female. The result is that men with eating disorders often fail to be diagnosed or have a delayed diagnosis. See misdiagnosis of eating disorders or ...read more »
Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be undiagnosed in teenagers. The "normal" moodiness of teenagers can cause...read more »
Undiagnosed anxiety disorders related to depression: Patients with depression (see symptoms of depression) may also have undiagnosed anxiety disorders (see symptoms of anxiety disorders). Failure...read more »
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Impulsivity. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Impulsivity
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Impulsivity. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
See Diagnosis Checklist for Impulsivity (13 listings)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Impulsivity) may include:
See Diagnosis Checklist for Impulsivity (13 listings)
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The list below shows some of the causes of Impulsivity mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 29 causes of Impulsivity
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Impulsivity. Of the 29 causes of Impulsivity that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Impulsivity' 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.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Impulsivity, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Impulsivity:
Society problems (1433 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3957 causes), Personality symptoms (3427 causes)
Symptoms related to Impulsivity:
Personality symptoms (3427 causes), Inattention (32 causes), Aggression (122 causes), Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Adult ADHD, Phobic disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Borderline personality disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Conversion disorder, Bipolar disorder
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