Organic Personality Syndrome
Medical Questions » Illnesses » Organic Personality Syndrome
| Name: Organic Personality Syndrome |
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| Apparently unexplained behavior changes in an otherwise well person. |
Causes of Organic Personality Syndrome
Various underlying causes must be sought, but may follow a head injury, stroke or tumor that affects the frontal lobes of the brain. |
Symptoms of Organic Personality Syndrome
Personality change, sudden emotional changes, loss of impulse control, inappropriate social behavior and a lack of concern about consequences of actions. |
Tests for Organic Personality Syndrome
None diagnostic, but any underlying cause must be detected by extensive investigations. |
Treatment for Organic Personality Syndrome
Treat cause if possible, otherwise managed by medications to control behavior changes, behavioral therapy and social support.
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Complications of Organic Personality Syndrome of its treatment
May be unable to live normally in society because of grossly abnormal behavior. |
Likely Outcome of Organic Personality Syndrome
Depends on cause. May be long term or transient. |
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