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Symptoms
Abnormal displays of emotion; Confusion; Depression and sometimes suicidal thoughts; Disorganized thought and/or spee...
Causes
Psychosis is a severe mental condition in which there is a loss of contact with reality. There are many possible caus...
Tests
Psychological evaluation and testing are used to diagnose the cause of the psychosis. Laboratory and x-ray testing ma...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the cause of the psychosis. Care in a hospital is often needed to ensure the patient's safety. A...
Complications
Psychosis can prevent people from functioning normally and caring for themselves. If the condition is left untreated,...
Prevention
Prevention depends on the cause. For example, avoiding alcohol abuse prevents alcohol-induced psychosis.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider or mental health professional if a member of your family acts as though they have lost...
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