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Is Uncontrollable Crying And Screaming Associated With Pseudobulbar Affect?

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Question : My 84 year old mom has uncontrollable crying and screaming for hours a day. When she is sane , she does not recall having those episodes. Could it be PBA? What can I do? XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
PBA

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

I have gone through your query. It seems to be nothing but Pathological laughter and cryin, Also called: PBA, pseudobulbar affect. PBA is a neurologic condition which means it's caused by damage to the nervous system. You therefore need to take her to a neurologist at the earliest.

Feel free to write back.

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Is Uncontrollable Crying And Screaming Associated With Pseudobulbar Affect?

Brief Answer: PBA Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Health care magic. I have gone through your query. It seems to be nothing but Pathological laughter and cryin, Also called: PBA, pseudobulbar affect. PBA is a neurologic condition which means it's caused by damage to the nervous system. You therefore need to take her to a neurologist at the earliest. Feel free to write back. Regards