What is major neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbance
Neurocognitive disorder is a general term that describes decreased mental function due to a medical disease other than a psychiatric illness. Show
Neurocognitive disorders are grouped into three subcategories:
CausesListed below are conditions associated with neurocognitive disorder. BRAIN INJURY CAUSED BY TRAUMA
BREATHING CONDITIONS
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS
DEMENTIA DUE TO METABOLIC CAUSES
DRUG AND ALCOHOL-RELATED CONDITIONS
INFECTIONS
Complications of cancer and cancer treatment with chemotherapy can also lead to neurocognitive disorder. Other conditions that may mimic organic brain syndrome include:
SymptomsSymptoms can differ based on the disease. In general, organic brain syndrome causes:
Exams and TestsTests depend on the disorder, but may include:
TreatmentTreatment depends on the underlying condition. Many conditions are treated mainly with rehabilitation and supportive care to help the person with activities lost due to areas where brain function is affected. Medicines may be needed to reduce aggressive behaviors that can occur with some of the conditions. Outlook (Prognosis)Some disorders are short-term and reversible. But many are long-term or get worse over time. Possible ComplicationsPeople with neurocognitive disorder often lose the ability to interact with others or function on their own. When to Contact a Medical ProfessionalContact your health care provider if:
Alternative NamesOrganic mental disorder (OMS); Organic brain syndrome Images
ReferencesBeck BJ, Tompkins KJ. Mental disorders due to another medical condition. In: Stern TA, Fava M, Wilens TE, Rosenbaum JF, eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 21. Fernandez-Robles C, Greenberg DB, Pirl WF. Psycho-oncology: Psychiatric co-morbidities and complications of cancer and cancer treatment. In: Stern TA, Fava M, Wilens TE, Rosenbaum JF, eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 56. Merrick ST, Jones S, Glesby MJ. Systemic manifestations of HIV/AIDS. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 366. Review Date 1/23/2022Updated by: Joseph V. Campellone, MD, Department of Neurology, Cooper Medical School at Rowan University, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. What does major neurocognitive disorder mean?Major neurocognitive disorder - decreased mental function and loss of ability to do daily tasks. Also called dementia.
What is the most common major neurocognitive disorder?Alzheimer's disease – The most common cause of neurocognitive disorders in people over the age of 65, Alzheimer's disease often presents with protein plaques and tangles on the brain. In some cases, there is a genetic component.
Is major neurocognitive disorder the same as dementia?Dementia (also known as major neurocognitive disorder) is not a disease, but a group of symptoms that are associated with a decline in thinking, reasoning, and/or remembering.
What are symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder?Common symptoms among neurocognitive disorders include:. anxiety.. depression.. elation.. agitation.. confusion.. insomnia (difficulty sleeping). hypersomnia (oversleeping). apathy.. |