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The differential diagnosis for irritability is large and varied. In young children irritability may be the only presenting complaint for life-threatening disease states. A careful history and physical... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. Agitation can result from a toxic (poisons),... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations
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... Marked by sudden loss of self-control, violent behavior refers to the use of physical force to violate, injure, or abuse an object or person. This behavior may also be self-directed. It may result from an organic or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also called spastic colon and spastic colitis, is a common condition marked by chronic or periodic diarrhea, alternating with constipation, and accompanied by straining... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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Agitation
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. Agitation can result from a toxic (poisons), metabolic, or infectious... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers
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... Marked by sudden loss of self-control, violent behavior refers to the use of physical force to violate, injure, or abuse an object or person. This behavior may also be self-directed. It may result from an organic or psychiatric... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Also referred to as spastic colon or spastic colitis, irritable bowel syndrome is marked by chronic abdominal pain, alternating constipation and diarrhea,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. Agitation can result from a toxic (poisons), metabolic... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Excessivecrying by infants and children is very disturbing to parents. Irritability(excessive sensitivity to any stimulus or irritant) is often accompaniedby inconsolable crying. 2 studies (Hunziker and Barr, 1986;St. James... Principal Causes of Crying and Irritability ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Agitation refers to a state of hyperarousal, increased tension, and irritability that can lead to confusion, hyperactivity, and overt hostility. It can result from a toxic (poisons), metabolic, or infectious cause; brain injury; or a... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Marked by sudden loss of self-control, violent behavior refers to the use of physical force to violate, injure, or abuse an object or person. This behavior may also be self-directed.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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