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Is Inability To Control Laugh A Symptom Of Pseudobulbar Affect?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: Hi,

Lately I have been laughing too much and crying for litlle reasons ...once I start laughing I can't control it ,even when I am with my friends I start laughing unknowingly and then I can't control it .one of my friends said that I may have PBA disorder .Whom should I consult to get it diagnosed ?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need to consult a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Pseudo bulbar affect can occur due to various conditions among which neurological disorders are most common. I do not have information about your age but most condition strike in late adulthood or older years.

It will be appropriate to see a neurologist for proper evaluation and management.

I hope this answers your question.
Thanks and regards.
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Is Inability To Control Laugh A Symptom Of Pseudobulbar Affect?

Brief Answer: You need to consult a neurologist Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Pseudo bulbar affect can occur due to various conditions among which neurological disorders are most common. I do not have information about your age but most condition strike in late adulthood or older years. It will be appropriate to see a neurologist for proper evaluation and management. I hope this answers your question. Thanks and regards.