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Suggest Treatment For Body Dysmorphic Disorder And Aggressive Behavior

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Posted on Thu, 8 Dec 2016
Question: My 76 yo husband has become nervous, obsessive of his appearance, strangely aggressive , i.e. Hateful remark on computer, even when these people asks him not to send his political opinions, he withdraws from any one on one, refusal to accept criticism with opposite actions from suggestions, very hurtful remarks, very judgmental of people, cocky, very antisocial to,the point of haughtiness, loss of all sexual interest, refusal to listen to medical options,taste change, forgetfulness, judgmental of strangers withdraws from interaction.....I'm very worried.
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
provide drug details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

He seems to be suffering from either of some psychological disorder which can be bipolar disorder or he has behavioral disturbance due to some neurological problem.

You told that he has stopped antidepressants and taking medicines on his will.

I need more details to guide you further.

- Is this problem started suddenly or gradually increasing?

- Is he suffering from any psychological, physical or neurological problem? If yes, provide diagnosis an details.

- Provide details of his past and current medicines.

- These symptoms - taste change, forgetfulness, judgmental of strangers withdraws from interaction - need to be assessed by a neurologist and he needs investigation of MRI brain scan if indicated.


I will be happy to help further after your response.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.



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Suggest Treatment For Body Dysmorphic Disorder And Aggressive Behavior

Brief Answer: provide drug details Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern. He seems to be suffering from either of some psychological disorder which can be bipolar disorder or he has behavioral disturbance due to some neurological problem. You told that he has stopped antidepressants and taking medicines on his will. I need more details to guide you further. - Is this problem started suddenly or gradually increasing? - Is he suffering from any psychological, physical or neurological problem? If yes, provide diagnosis an details. - Provide details of his past and current medicines. - These symptoms - taste change, forgetfulness, judgmental of strangers withdraws from interaction - need to be assessed by a neurologist and he needs investigation of MRI brain scan if indicated. I will be happy to help further after your response. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.