Question 1

whats contra coup, is it serious?what symptoms would 2 yo show? does it happen days after injury, would i know if he had this? could irritability be only sx?

Accepted Answer

Head injury, 2yrsOld: Frontal bruse and think contra coup from rapidly deceleration on a fixed vessel, the skull; i.e., the visual cortex of the brain would have been disturbed.

Question 2

what are manic symptoms apart from euphoria or irritability?

Accepted Answer

Several: Talking very fast, jumping from one subject to another; having racing thoughts; taking on many new projects at the same time; extreme restlessness & agitation; little need for sleep or food; impulsivity; increase in pleasurable but high-risk activities like promiscuous sex; sudden business investments without doing due diligence, etc.  Also, mood-congruent hallucinations are possible.

Question 3

is severe irritability be a symptom of an borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Irritability is a symptom common to many conditions, including mood disorders, sleep disorders, use/withdrawal from substances, and others. Medical causes also need to be ruled out. Borderline personality disorder is a pervasive maladaptive behavior pattern involving instability in relationships,  emotional regulation, self-perception, and mood often with extremes in behavior & thoughts of suicide.

Question 4

can my irritability, and personality changes as well as my other symptoms point to huntington's disease?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: Those are vague symptoms and can be signs in a variety of conditions. Unless you have a family history of Huntington's disease, it's not likely you have the condition.

Question 5

irritability and fussiness are symptoms of meningitis in infants with raised fontanelles. how is irritability defined as it can be subjective?

Accepted Answer

Irritability: Irritability takes in a variety of symptoms, such as excessive crying, poor food intake, crankiness, pulling up legs, etc.

Question 6

can bartonella infections cause psychiatric symptoms such as irritability and personality change or is that not the case generally?

Accepted Answer

Bartonella is an: infection given through spider, tick, and other insect bites.  That category of bites can manifest in strange neurological symptoms and behavior change.  Please see your doc for treatment, which is typically antibiotic in nature.  Natural medicine providers may suggest a plant-based product called Dipsacus to kill the spirochete involved.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

bad symptoms of celiacs worsening, when i go gluten free will i feel a lot better? with depression anxiety irritability over all health too?

Accepted Answer

Gluten free: Yes, if you have celiac disease eliminating all gluten from your food plan will allow your gut to heal, and symptoms to leave.  Depression and anxiety may improve markedly as well as any digestive problems you're experiencing.  Dietary changes like this can be challenging, but are definitely worth it.  For recipe ideas, try elana's pantry at http://tinyurl.Com/lbjop8w there are many others too!

Question 8

i have intrusive thoughts, irritability and agitation. i take no diet and no appetite as well. shall i get risperdal for the above symptoms? advise pl

Accepted Answer

Not enough info.: See you have had ECT, Anafranil &amp; Zoloft (sertraline). There are no psychiatric diagnoses listed. This is a complex issue. Can't render any recommendation with available info. Take care.

Question 9

im 12 days late for my period and are having some symptoms also.  irritability, headaches, mild cramps every now and then. but my test was negative.

Accepted Answer

Late period.: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (i.e. Pcos). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 10

i am curious to find out if aderall would benefit my hypomanic symptoms eg. delusions of grandeur, extreme irritability, irrational racing thoughts, h?

Accepted Answer

Need treatment: You need to be examined by psychiatrist &amp; treated.

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Without diagnosis can not pick medications.

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A member asked:

Whats contra coup, is it serious?what symptoms would 2 yo show? does it happen days after injury, would i know if he had this? could irritability be only sx?

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What are manic symptoms apart from euphoria or irritability?

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Is severe irritability be a symptom of an borderline personality disorder?

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Can my irritability, and personality changes as well as my other symptoms point to huntington's disease?

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Irritability and fussiness are symptoms of meningitis in infants with raised fontanelles. how is irritability defined as it can be subjective?

A member asked:

Can bartonella infections cause psychiatric symptoms such as irritability and personality change or is that not the case generally?

A member asked:

Bad symptoms of celiacs worsening, when i go gluten free will i feel a lot better? with depression anxiety irritability over all health too?

A member asked:

I have intrusive thoughts, irritability and agitation. i take no diet and no appetite as well. shall i get risperdal for the above symptoms? advise pl

A member asked:

Im 12 days late for my period and are having some symptoms also. irritability, headaches, mild cramps every now and then. but my test was negative.

A member asked:

I am curious to find out if aderall would benefit my hypomanic symptoms eg. delusions of grandeur, extreme irritability, irrational racing thoughts, h?

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