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Mental problems: Introduction

Mental problems: Symptoms affecting judgement, thought or intelligence. See free access online books about Mental problems below. See detailed information below for a list of 2973 causes of Mental problems, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Mental problems

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Causes of Types of Mental problems:

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Mental problems: Symptom Checker

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Stories from Users for Mental problems

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Message Boards for Mental problems

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Medications or substances causing Mental problems:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Mental problems 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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Mental problems: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Mental problems may include these symptoms:

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Mental problems

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Misdiagnosis and Mental problems

High rate of misdiagnosis of psychiatric disorders: The book "Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women" reports on studies that estimate that 41% to 83% of people who are treated for psychiatric disorders, actually have a misdiagnosed...read more »

Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because...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...read more »

Mild traumatic brain injury often remains undiagnosed: Although the symptoms of severe brain injury are hard to miss, it is less clear for milder injuries, or even those causing a mild ...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...read more »

MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked. This is particularly true of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), for which...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...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...read more »

Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be undiagnosed in teenagers. The "normal" moodiness of teenagers can cause severe medical depression to be overlooked. See misdiagnosis of...read more »

Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease or dementia (such as Alzheimer's...read more »

Post-concussive brain injury often misdiagnosed: A study found that soldiers who had suffered a concussive injury in battle often were misdiagnosed on their return. A variety of symptoms can occur in post-concussion syndrome and these were not being correctly...read more »

Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients. These patients are not the typical...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 to diagnose these anxiety disorders may worsen the depression....read more »

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News Archives for Mental problems

Medical news articles related to Mental problems include:

Source: HealthDay News

Diagnostic Guides for Mental problems

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Mental problems from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Mental problems. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Mental problems

Medical Books Excerpts
  • AMNESIA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • DEMENTIA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Amnesia
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • AMNESIA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Amnesia
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Confusion
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dementia*
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Amnesia
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Confusion
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Confusion
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Dementia
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Amnesia
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Dementia
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Confusion
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Amnesia
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Confusion
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • AMNESIA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Mental problems: Related Rare Diseases

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Mental problems: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Organs affected by Mental problems:

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

Detailed list of causes of Mental problems

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

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How Common are these Causes of Mental 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 Mental problems. Of the 2973 causes of Mental problems that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 11 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 19 causes are "common" diseases
  • 14 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 32 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 41 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 2892 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 2973 causes of Mental problems

Conditions listing symptoms: Mental problems:

The following list of conditions have 'Mental 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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Conditions listing complications: Mental problems:

The following list of conditions have 'Mental problems' 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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Causes of Mental problems Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Mental problems based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Mental problems?

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

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

    Classifications of Mental problems:

    Subtypes of Mental problems:

    Cognitive impairment (3439 causes), Disorientation (169 causes), Acalculia (1 cause), Altered mental state (11 causes), Concentration difficulty (280 causes), Delusions (145 causes), Dementia (196 causes), Depersonalisation, Hallucinations (212 causes), Impatience (12 causes), Inattention (44 causes), Phobic disorder, Psychogenic pain, Psychotic Behaviour (36 causes), Abnormal thinking, Reduced judgement, Brain disturbance, Addiction symptoms (31 causes), Mental retardation (1724 causes), Regression (19 causes), Altered mental status (100 causes), Changes in intellectual functioning (1 cause), Disorganization (43 causes), Mental changes (19 causes), Neurological problems (44 causes), Impaired thinking (19 causes), Intellectual impairment (26 causes), Drug abuse (25 causes), Alzheimer's disease (1 cause), Alzheimer's-like symptoms (21 causes), Auditory hallucinations (37 causes), Paranoia (104 causes), Hearing voices (2 causes), Mental dullness (4 causes), Impaired concentration (30 causes), Recurring difficulty concentrating, Progressive confusion (3 causes), Mental changes in pregnancy, Memory symptoms (471 causes), Intermittent difficulty concentrating for long periods, Intermittent confusion, Intermittent concentration difficulty with headache-like symptoms, Intermittent chronic forgetfulness, Impulsive behavior in teens, Impulsive behavior in adults, Episodic concentration difficulty, Constant deterioration of mental acuity, Chronic seasonal concentration difficulty, Chronic intermittent forgetfulness, Chronic difficulty concentrating at work, Alzheimers-like concentration difficulty, Acute feeling of having difficulty concentrating, Acute concentration difficulty in adults, Slowed intellectual activity, Severe episodic concentration difficulty, Severe Alzheimers-like concentration difficulty, Poor concentration in toddlers, Mild Alzheimers-like confusion symptoms, Inability to concentrate (2 causes), Impulsive behavior in children, Forgetfulness in pregnancy, Difficulty focusing (1 cause), Difficulty concentrating in teens, Difficulty concentrating in adults, Difficulty concentrating for long periods, Déjà vu (1 cause), Confusion in children, Confusion (614 causes), Chronic forgetfulness, Agnosia in children, Agnosia (2 causes), Short-term memory loss (6 causes), Severe difficulty concentrating for long periods, Severe confusion, Severe concentration difficulty with headache-like symptoms, Severe chronic forgetfulness, Secrecy (10 causes), Recurring Alzheimers-like memory loss, Progressive dementia (36 causes), Poor memory (6 causes), Mild impulsivity in adults, Mild feeling of having difficulty concentrating, Mild concentration difficulty in adults, Difficulty concentrating in children, Decreased mental acuity, Compulsions in children, Compulsions (2 causes), Chronic Alzheimers-like confusion symptoms, Acute intermittent forgetfulness in pregnancy, Acute episodic concentration difficulty, Acute Alzheimers-like concentration difficulty, Unfamiliarity with a known event, Thought of one's death, Slight confusion, Severe difficulty concentrating, Multiinfarct dementia, Memory loss in children, Memory loss (95 causes), Intermittent Alzheimers-like memory loss, Inability to think coherently, Impulsive behavior in toddlers, Hygiene symptoms (18 causes), Flashback, Episodic difficulty concentrating, Chronic feeling of having difficulty concentrating, Chronic concentration difficulty in adults, Acute forgetfulness in pregnancy, Acute difficulty concentrating for long periods, Acute concentration difficulty with headache-like symptoms, Sudden onset of mental impairment, Special abilities (24 causes), Reduced alertness (10 causes), Recurring seasonal concentration difficulty, Recurring intermittent forgetfulness, Recurring difficulty concentrating at work, Mild episodic concentration difficulty, Mild Alzheimers-like concentration difficulty, Low verbal I.Q. (13 causes), Learning disability (44 causes), Indecision in teens, Indecision in adults, Impulsive behavior at school, Difficulty concentrating in toddlers, Alzheimers-like memory loss, Abnormal thinking in pregnancy, Stress in children, Severe Alzheimers-like memory loss, Progressive confusion in pregnancy, Mild difficulty concentrating for long periods, Mild concentration difficulty with headache-like symptoms, Mild chronic forgetfulness, Mental sluggishness, Memory symptoms in pregnancy, Memory disturbances (2 causes), Intermittent seasonal concentration difficulty, Intermittent intermittent forgetfulness, Intermittent difficulty concentrating at work, Indecision in children, Impulsive behavior at work, Difficulty concentrating at school, Chronic episodic concentration difficulty, Chronic Alzheimers-like concentration difficulty, Thought of injuring one self, Temporary confusion, Sudden onset of memory loss in the elderly, Severe paranoid reaction, Seasonal concentration difficulty, Recurring Alzheimers-like confusion symptoms, Mild temporary amnesia, Learning disabilities (407 causes), Intermittent forgetfulness, Difficulty concentrating at work (4 causes), Jamais vu (1 cause), Chronic difficulty concentrating for long periods, Chronic concentration difficulty with headache-like symptoms, Acute Alzheimers-like memory loss, progressive mental deterioration (15 causes), Unable to respond logically, Slowly resolving confusion, Slowed mental response, Severe seasonal concentration difficulty, Severe intermittent forgetfulness, Severe difficulty concentrating at work, Recurring impulsivity in adults, Recurring feeling of having difficulty concentrating, Recurring concentration difficulty in adults, Racing thoughts (2 causes), Motormental retardation in children, Mental problems in pregnancy, Mental deterioration in children, Loss of memory (7 causes), Intermittent Alzheimers-like confusion symptoms, Indecision in toddlers, Inability to think quickly, Impulsive behavior at kindergarten, Forgetfulness (270 causes), Cognitive aura, Temporary memory loss (1 cause), Reduced concentration in children, Psychogenic stress, Mild Alzheimers-like memory loss, Memory loss in pregnancy, Irreversible confusion, Intermittent impulsivity in adults, Intermittent feeling of having difficulty concentrating, Intermittent concentration difficulty in adults, Intellectual decline (1 cause), Indecision at school, Amnesia (11 causes), Alzheimers-like confusion symptoms, Acute seasonal concentration difficulty, Acute intermittent forgetfulness, Acute difficulty concentrating at work, neurologic disorders (1 cause), Unable to respond logically as in case of Alzheimer's disease, Severe Alzheimers-like confusion symptoms, Recurring episodic concentration difficulty, Recurring Alzheimers-like concentration difficulty, Poor concentration in teens, Poor concentration in adults, Indecision at work, Impulsivity in adults, Feeling of having difficulty concentrating, Familiarity with unfamiliar events or environments, Confusion leading to stupor, Concentration difficulty in adults, Chronic Alzheimers-like memory loss, Alertness (2 causes), Acute forgetfulness, Severe impulsivity in adults, Severe feeling of having difficulty concentrating, Severe concentration difficulty in adults, Recurring difficulty concentrating for long periods, Recurring concentration difficulty with headache-like symptoms, Recurring chronic forgetfulness, Reading symptoms (71 causes), Poor concentration in children, Mild seasonal concentration difficulty, Mild intermittent forgetfulness, Mild difficulty concentrating at work, Memory Disturbances in pregnancy, Low performance I.Q. (13 causes), Language problems (117 causes), Intermittent episodic concentration difficulty, Intermittent Alzheimers-like concentration difficulty, Impulsivity in children, Impulsivity (38 causes), Chronic fatigue syndrome, Cognitive problems in children, Acute Alzheimers-like confusion symptoms, delirium (105 causes), Delirium tremens (2 causes), Level of consciousness, decreased, Unresponsiveness (19 causes), Alcohol abuse (8 causes), Laxative abuse (4 causes), Alcohol use (16 causes), alcohol intoxication (1 cause), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1 cause), Social problems (76 causes), writing symptoms (33 causes), school problems (442 causes), Social withdrawal (29 causes), Recurring episodes of Alzheimers-like symptoms, Mild Alzheimers-like symptoms, Intermittent episodes of Alzheimers-like symptoms, Chronic Alzheimers-like symptoms, Episodes of Alzheimers-like symptoms, Severe episodes of Alzheimers-like symptoms, Acute episodes of Alzheimers-like symptoms, Recurring Alzheimers-like symptoms, Mild episodes of Alzheimers-like symptoms, Intermittent Alzheimers-like symptoms, Chronic episodes of Alzheimers-like symptoms, Severe Alzheimers-like symptoms, Acute Alzheimers-like symptoms

    Medical Conditions associated with Mental problems:

    Behavioral symptoms (4319 causes), Cognitive symptoms (3439 causes)

    Symptoms related to Mental problems:

    Pain (5963 causes), Cerebral palsy, Brain abscess (4 causes), Hepatic encephalopathy (6 causes), Cardiodioxide encephalopathy, Major depressive disorder, Dysthmia, Bipolar disorder, Cyclothymia, Schizophrenia, Personality disorder (1 cause), Schizoaffective disorder, Seasonal affective disorder, Adjustment disorder, Depressive disorder not otherwise specified, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease (1 cause), Pseudodementia

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