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How does epilepsy cause impulse control disorder?
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Joaquin can't control the urge to splurge on things he does not need and often runs into financial problems. What disorder does he have?
impulse control disorder
What is impulse control disorder?
Impulse control disorders are characterized by an inability to resist the impulse to perform an action that is harmful to one's self or others. (from http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/impulse_control_disorders.jsp go there 4 more information)
Is manic episodes similar to impulse control disorder?
In the physical sense, there are similarities. The causes are thought to differ.
What is the true cause of Trichotillomania aslo known as severe obsessive compulsive hair pulling?
Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder that is mostly attributed to other personality disorders like depression, anxiety, etc. although there is no "true" cause.An impulse control disorder where you pull out your own hair.
What type of mental disorder is uncontrolled shopping?
Shopaholics could be used to describe compulsive shoppers.
How are impulse control disorders diagnosed?
A diagnosis of any of these impulse control disorders can be made only after other medical and psychiatric disorders that may cause the same symptoms have been ruled out. Some doctors may administer questionnaires or similar.
What is ICD9 code 312.30?
Testing for Impulse Disorder
Impulse disorder which involves setting fires?
Pyromania.
How can impulse control disorders be prevented?
There are no known preventive treatments or measures for impulse control disorders.
What is the disorder known as Trichotillomania?
Trichotillomania Trichotillomania (TTM) is an impulse disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches. It is currently defined as an impulse-control disorder, but there are still questions about how it should be classified. It may seem, at times, to resemble a habit, an addiction, a tic disorder or an obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is estimated to affect one to two percent of the population, or four to eleven million Americans.
What is a kleptomatic?
"Kleptomatic" is not a recognized term. It may be a combination of "kleptomaniac" (someone with an impulse control disorder that results in compulsive stealing) and "automatic" (operating by itself with little or no direct human control).
