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what is the definition or description of: psychomotor deterioration?

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Psychomotor issues: Psychomotor deterioration would be the loss of communication from the brain to peripheral nerves and muscles..Dementia, nerve damage (Sometimes the myelin which protects nerves can deteriorate), and other diseases can all be reasons for this outcome.

Question 2

what is psychomotor retardation?

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Psychomotor retardation: It is generalized slowing of psychological and physical activity, frequently occurring as a symptom of severe depression, although psychomotor retardation can occur in many conditions.

Question 3

what is psychomotor skill retardation?

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Slowing Down: This is a slowing down of your motor responses like your eye-hand coordination or the general movement of your limbs and reflex responses, for example, like hitting the brakes quickly enough in your car to avoid an accident. Psychomotor retardation can be a symptom of depression, and can also occur in response to certain drugs and medications or medical conditions.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of psychomotor retardation?

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Slowing down: Psychomotor retardation is a phenomenon probably most commonly seen in depression and schizophrenia.  It literally refers to a phenomenon where individuals with one of these disorders experience a marked slowing in thinking process and movement.  It is a symptom of the disorder and improves with effect treatment.

Question 5

could you explain what is psychomotor skills retardation?

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A sign of depression: "psychomotor retardation" refers to abnormally slowed thinking and physical movement.  It is a sign of emotional depression, often when the depression is fairly severe.  If there's a term "psychomotor skills retardation" i've never heard it.

Question 6

is there any medicine for treating psychomotor retardation?

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Depends on cause: Many disorders can cause psychomotor retardation, for example, Parkinson's disease, depression, schizophrenia, etc.  These are all treatable diseases and are treated differently. Finding a doctor who is able to diagnose these diseases is the first step towards finding the helpful treatment.

Question 7

pls can you advice what psychomotor retardation is ?.
thanks

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A slowing of motor: Activity seen in patients with severe depression, dementia, or psychosis with catatonic state. Eye, blinking, for example, can be slowed. Emotional reactions, also. It is not a diagnostic term to describe a person with intellectual disability & cerebral palsy.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: psychomotor retardation?

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Movement disorders: Psychomotor retardation is the slow down or inability  to move different parts of the body..There are many causes but ultimately there is a disconnect between the brain and neurons to the peripheral nerves. The problem can begin with brain lesions in the cerebellum or other areas or depletion of the brain chemical Dopamine which is the cause of Parkinson's and other movement disorders

Question 9

what are some examples of psychomotor agitation?

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Restlessness: Psychomotor agitation, which is common in depression, mania, and schizophrenia, refers to difficulties "staying still, " either mentally, with thoughts bouncing around all over the place, or physically, with restlessness and a sense of constantly needing to be on the move.  Unfortunately, some medications used to treat these disorders also can cause similar symptoms, so monitoring is essential.

Question 10

onset bp raciing thiugh, delayed psychomotor function , fuzzy thought and unable to get words out. feels like im disconnected from reality. poor memor?

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Get a physical: This sounds like a drug experience, of the non-rx kind.   I'd get a physical just to make sure (blood work,etc.).   Any hx of bipolar illness?  Derealization or depersonalization?  Psychosis hx?   Too many questons for this limited space.

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