Psychotic Disorder Due to another Medical Condition

A Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition is a term used when a person experiences the symptoms of psychosis at the same time as a transient or chronic illness. The co-occurring illness can range from a migraine to a brain trauma. The kinds of people who are genetically predisposed to develop a psychotic disorder are much more likely to experience symptoms when they are also suffering another medical condition.

Understanding Psychotic Disorder due to another Medical Condition

A diagnosis of psychotic disorder due to another medical condition is not usually given when symptoms emerge in response to substance withdrawal or if in the course of delirium. The symptoms of the disorder are generally much more persistent and intense for more than just a short period of time or until the co-occurring condition has been resolved.

Symptoms include:

• Hallucinations and delusions
• Confused thinking and speech
• Poor co-ordination and sluggish movement

Psychotic disorder due to another medical condition has several causes depending on the changes to the brain resulting from the primary illness. These conditions include brain tumors, brain trauma, autoimmunity disorders, thyroid problems, epilepsy and central nervous system infections.

Psychosis due to other medical conditions is treated by addressing the primary problem first as it is the trigger illness. Generally speaking, when the other condition has been treated, symptoms of psychosis will go into remission. However, sometimes psychosis persists long after the other condition has been resolved and requires further treatment.

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