Psychological problems

Psychological problems: Introduction

Further information about Psychological problems is below, or review more specific information about these types of Psychological problems: psychotic symptoms, postpartum psychosis, Psychotic Behaviour or other types.

Psychological problems: Symptoms affecting emotional or psychological factors. See free access online books about Psychological problems below. See detailed information below for a list of 57 causes of Psychological problems, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Psychological problems

• Aceruloplasminemia - psychiatric disturbances
• ACTH Deficiency - psychosis
• Adrenal Cortex Diseases - psychiatric disturbances
• Amphetamine abuse - psychosis
• Amphetamine withdrawal - psychosis
• more causes...»

See all 57 causes of Psychological problems

Causes of Types of Psychological problems:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Psychological problems:

• Psychotic symptoms (42 causes)
• Postpartum psychosis (1 cause)
• Psychotic Behaviour (78 causes)
• more types...»

See full list of 8 types for Psychological problems

Psychological problems: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Psychological problems, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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• Psychological problems: Symptom Checker

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• Psychological problems and Behavioral symptoms (51 causes)
• Psychological problems and Personality symptoms (49 causes)
• Psychological problems and Mental problems (47 causes)
• Psychological problems and Personality change (38 causes)
• Psychological problems and Psychotic symptoms (36 causes)
• Psychological problems and Emotional symptoms (34 causes)
• Psychological problems and Psychotic Behaviour (34 causes)
• Psychological problems and Head symptoms (34 causes)
• Psychological problems and Muscle symptoms (33 causes)
• Psychological problems and Society problems (32 causes)
• Psychological problems and Digestive symptoms (32 causes)
• Psychological problems and Nerve symptoms (32 causes)
• Psychological problems and Pain (30 causes)
• Psychological problems and Movement symptoms (29 causes)
• Psychological problems and Depressive symptoms (28 causes)
• more...»

See full list of 1809 Symptom Checker combinations related to Psychological problems

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Behavioral symptoms (3944 causes)
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Psychological problems

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Psychological problems:

• Emotional symptoms (1243 causes)
• Behavioral symptoms (3944 causes)
• Mental symptoms (2688 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Diagnostic Guides for Psychological problems

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Psychological problems: Self Assessment Tools

• Stress -- Self Assessment Tools
• Depression -- Self Assessment Tools
• Weight Management -- Self Assessment Tools
• Mental Health -- Self Assessment Tools
• more tools...»

Psychological problems: Medical Mistakes

• Concentration -- Health Mistakes
• ADHD -- Health Mistakes
• ADHD (Adults) -- Health Mistakes
• Depression -- Health Mistakes
• Bipolar -- Health Mistakes
• Sleep Disorders -- Health Mistakes
• more mistakes...»

Psychological problems: Undiagnosed Conditions

Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:

• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Undiagnosed:
  • Adult ADHD -- Undiagnosed - Often remains undiagnosed through to adulthood.
  • ADHD -- Undiagnosed
  • Alzheimer Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Migraine -- Undiagnosed
  • Concentration Disorders -- Undiagnosed
  • Stroke -- Undiagnosed
  • Bipolar Disorder -- Undiagnosed
  • Schizophrenia -- Undiagnosed
  • Epilepsy -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Hospitals & Clinics: Psychological problems

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• Mental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Psychological problems: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Mental Health Specialists:
  • Psychiatry (Mental Health)
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry (Seniors Mental Health)
  • Pediatric / Adolescent Psychiatry (Child/Teen Mental Health)
  • Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health (Child Behavior Specialist)
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Forensic Psychiatry
• more specialists...»

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Misdiagnosis and Psychological problems

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...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...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 the...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 help from their physician,...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 ...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 ...read more »

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Psychological problems: Related Rare Diseases

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Rare Types:
  • Adult ADHD -- Rare Types
  • ADHD -- Rare Types
  • Alzheimer Disease -- Rare Types
  • Migraine -- Rare Types
  • Concentration Disorders -- Rare Types
  • Stroke -- Rare Types
  • Bipolar Disorder -- Rare Types
  • Schizophrenia -- Rare Types
  • Epilepsy -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Diagnostic tests for Psychological problems:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Psychological problems. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • Examine for possible causes of physical illness that may cause psychological problems - e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, multi- infarct dementia, Wilson's disease, Cushing's disease, thyroid disease.
• Mental state examination - including appearance, behavior, rate and continuity of speech, mood, affect, thought content, evidence of any hallucinations or abnormal beliefs, orientation to time, place and person, attention and concentration, short-term memory, insight and judgement.
• Blood tests (to rule out specific physical causes of psychological problems)
  • Full blood count and ESR
  • Electrolytes and renal function tests
  • Syphilis screening
• more tests...»

See full list of 15 diagnostic tests for Psychological problems

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Psychological problems. 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:

• How long have you had psychological problems? - to determine if acute or chronic.
• What psychological symptoms do you have? - e.g. depressed mood, crying spells, anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure), feelings of worthlessness, feelings of excessive guilt, restlessness, nervousness, agitation, anxious mood, irritability, elevation of mood, disinhibition, grandiose ideas, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, disordered thought.
• If you have depressed mood, what time of the day do you feel worse? - may assist in determining the type of depression that you have e.g. with endogenous depression you usually feel worse on waking in the morning; with reactive depression or postnatal depression usually feel worse at end of day.
• Has the thought of hurting yourself or ending your life occurred to you? - it is important for the doctor to know if you are a suicide risk.
• Can you think of any reason why you have psychological problems? - e.g. severe loss, such as the death of a loved one, marital separation or financial loss. Note that psychological problems may develop for no apparent reason.
• more questions...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Psychological problems (33 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Psychological problems) may include:

• Symptoms of depression? - e.g. depressed mood, crying spells, anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure), increase or decrease in appetite (usually decreased), weight loss or gain, insomnia or increased sleeping (usually early morning waking), fatigue, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness, feelings of excessive guilt, poor concentration, difficulty making decisions, low libido, thoughts of death or suicide attempt.
• Symptoms of Manic-depression? - e.g. episodes of depression (often psychotic in intensity) and at other times episodes of psychotic excitement (mania or hypomania). Symptoms of psychotic excitement may include elevation of mood, increased activity, grandiose ideas, irritability, disinhibition (which affects social, sexual and financial behavior), rapid speech and racing thought, delusions (persecutory or grandiose) and sometimes hallucinations.
• Symptoms of anxiety? - e.g. nervousness, shakiness, tremor, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, poor concentration, heart palpitations, racing heart, sweating, dizziness, diarrhea, lump in throat and frequency of urination - anxiety and depression are very closely related and may co-exist, however anxiety may mask an underlying depression.
• Psychotic symptoms? - e.g. hallucinations, delusions, disordered thought - may assist in differentiating schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder from depression but people with severe psychotic depression may also experience these symptoms, especially delusions. Note that patients with schizophrenia may also develop pronounced depressive symptoms.
• Paranoid thoughts? - may be present in schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, psychotic depression, paranoid delusional disorder, paranoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, brain damage, abuse of stimulant of hallucinogenic drugs, dementia and cultural isolation.
• more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Psychological problems (33 listings)

Home Diagnostic Testing and Psychological problems

Home medical tests possibly related to Psychological problems:

• Child Behavior: Home Testing
  • ADHD -- Home Test Kits
  • Concentration -- Home Testing
• Mental Health (Adults): Home Testing
  • Adult ADHD -- Home Testing
  • Concentration -- Home Tests
• Mental Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Emotional Stress Tests
  • ADHD -- Home Testing
  • Concentration -- Home Test Kits
• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Related Home Testing:
  • ADHD -- Home Tests
  • Drug Screening Kits
• more tests...»

Stories from Users for Psychological problems

Real-life user stories relating to Psychological problems:

• Undiagnosed psychological condition - any ideas?
• Is my mom have psychological problem
• Mysterious Problem Causing Extreme Psychological Distress
• Psychological Seizing
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Organs affected by Psychological problems:

The list of organs typically affected by Psychological problems may include, but is not limited to:

• Brain

Detailed list of causes of Psychological problems

The list below shows some of the causes of Psychological problems mentioned in various sources:

• Aceruloplasminemia - psychiatric disturbances
• ACTH Deficiency - psychosis
• Adrenal Cortex Diseases - psychiatric disturbances
• Amphetamine abuse - psychosis
• Amphetamine withdrawal - psychosis
• more causes...»

See full list of 57 causes of Psychological problems

How Common are these Causes of Psychological problems?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Psychological problems. Of the 57 causes of Psychological problems that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 0 causes are "very common" diseases
• 3 causes are "common" diseases
• 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 53 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 57 causes of Psychological problems

Conditions listing symptoms: Psychological problems:

The following list of conditions have 'Psychological problems' 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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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Psychological problems?

Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Psychological problems, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

• General practitioner
• Emergency physician
• Psychiatrist
• more specialists...»

Classifications of Psychological problems:

Subtypes of Psychological problems:

Psychotic symptoms (35 causes), Postpartum psychosis, Psychotic Behaviour (33 causes)

Medical Conditions associated with Psychological problems:

Behavioral symptoms (3876 causes)

Symptoms related to Psychological problems:

Emotional symptoms (1123 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3876 causes), Mental symptoms (2593 causes)

Medical articles on signs and symptoms:

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• Steps to take to get the most out of a doctor visit
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• Self Diagnosis Pitfalls
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Medical News summaries about Psychological problems

Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Psychological problems and many other medical conditions:

• Medication error lead to exacerbation of schizophrenia

News Archives for Psychological problems

Medical news articles related to Psychological problems include:

• 9/11's Psychological Scars Slowly Healing
• Many Katrina Survivors Suffered Psychological Symptoms
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Psychological problems

Medical research papers related to Psychological problems include:

• Kinship care for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children removed from the home for maltreatment
• Position Statement - The management of patients with physical and psychological problems in primary care - a practical guide
• British guideline on the management of asthma. A national clinical guideline.
• Fear - panic attacks
• Toileting - bed-wetting
• Separation anxiety
• Anger
• Toileting - soiling

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