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What could cause delusions of grandeur?
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Grandeur: Delusions of grandeur can appear in several kinds of illnesses, such as bipolar disorder in a manic episode, schizoaffective disorder, and some schizophrenics. In the latter it might be more about technological expertise and influencing the world, etc than expanded mood.
Answered 12/9/2013
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See below: From a hypomanic or manic episode, or from a psychotic break secondary to schizophrenia. Alternatively, overdose on recreational drugs could cause this as well.
Answered 9/26/2013
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