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Causes of agitation
(Source: MedLinePlus)
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Causes There are many causes of agitation, some of which include: Alcohol intoxication or withdrawal ; Caffeine intoxication; Intoxication or withdrawal from drugs of abuse (such as cocaine, marijuana, hallucinogens, PCP, or opiates); Hospitalization (older adults often have delirium while in the hospital); Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland); Infection (more often in elderly people); Medical tests that involve injecting a "contrast medium" into the patient; Nicotine withdrawal ; Theophy
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Further Reading on agitation
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Agitation and Dementia - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Many people with Alzheimer ' s disease or another dementia can become agitated or upset easily . It may be helpful to : Keep ...Identify and remove or avoid any sources of agitation , such as pictures,
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Dementia - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life . It can cause problems with your ...be made safe for a person with dementia? How can caregivers handle agitation in a person with...
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Cancer acTopic Centers - Pharmacological Treatment (
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The following information is based on the successful use of pharmacological agents in the cessation of smoking in the general ...Homicidal ideation. Hostility. Agitation . Anxiety. Panic. Suicidal...
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Light Therapy - Topic Overview (
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What is light therapy ? Light therapy ( phototherapy ) is exposure to light that is brighter than indoor light but not as bright as ...Eyestrain or visual disturbances. Headaches. Agitation or feeling...
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Grief and Grieving - Treatment Overview (
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...or sleeplessness can make it difficult to function. If you suffer more than a few days of severe agitation , talk to your health...If you suffer more than a few days of severe agitation , talk to...
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A Treatment Overview of Alzheimer's Disease (
WebMD
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Read about the various treatments used for Alzheimer's disease...symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, including depression, sleeplessness, and behavioral problems such as agitation and aggression. Planning...
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Understanding Insomnia: An Overview (
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Struggling with insomnia? Find practical solutions for sleepless nights...keep in mind that these products often contain antihistamines, which can cause nervousness, agitation , falls, confusion, urinary...
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Dementia (
WebMD
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Read a brief overview of dementia, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment...puncture procedure. Dementia treatment is directed toward the particular underlying cause. Agitation and other emotional...
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Stimulant Drugs for ADHD (
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WebMD gives an overview of stimulant therapy and how it can help adults and children with ADHD...pressure in the eyes and can lead to blindness). Severe anxiety, tension, agitation , or nervousness.
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