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Traumatic Head Injury, Was In Coma. Lack Of Impulse Control?
My 39 year old son had a traumatic head injury when he was 12 years old, the main area or injury being his frontal lobes. He was in a coma for four days,in the hospital for three weeks and on dilantin three times a day for a year.His lack of impulse control was explained to us would be the area of concern. He is aware of his outbursts and would like to be evaluated for current diagnosis. He does not want to alienate his friends and family and further.
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Head injuries can potential cause the symptoms that you are describing; seizure and altered behaviour.
His impulse control and outbursts would best be assessed by a psychiatrist.
The psychiatrist would be able to apply determine if there is any change in diagnosis and the appropriate treatment.
If you do not have a current psychiatrist then you may want to ask your GP for a referral.
I hope this helps
Head injuries can potential cause the symptoms that you are describing; seizure and altered behaviour.
His impulse control and outbursts would best be assessed by a psychiatrist.
The psychiatrist would be able to apply determine if there is any change in diagnosis and the appropriate treatment.
If you do not have a current psychiatrist then you may want to ask your GP for a referral.
I hope this helps
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