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Selective Mutism - PsychDB

Selective Mutism Primer Selective Mutism is a disorder where individuals (most commonly children) do not initiate speech or reciprocally respond when spoken to by others. This lack of speech occurs in both social interactions with children or s. Children with selective mutism will speak in their home in the presence of immediate family members but often not even in front of close friends or second-degree relatives, such as grandparents or cousins. The mutism often carries with it high soc…

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Hypokalemia - PsychDB

Hypokalemia Primer Like with other electrolyte and fluid imbalances (see also: hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia),Webb Jr, W. L., & Gehi, M. (1981). Electrolyte and fluid imbalance: neuropsychiatric manifestations. Psychosomatics, 22(3), 199-203. hypokalemia can cause neuropsychiatric symptoms. * Hong, E. (2016). Hypokalemia and Psychosis: A Forgotten ociation. American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal, 11(11), 6-7. * Webb Jr, W. L., & Gehi, M. (1981). E…

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Hypomagnesemia - PsychDB

Hypomagnesemia Primer Hypomagnesemia is an electrolyte disturbance with low levels of serum magnesium. Normal magnesium levels are between 1.46–2.68 mg/dL (0.6-1.1 mmol/L) with levels less than 1.46 mg/dL (0.6 mmol/L) defining hypomagnesemia. Like with other electrolyte and fluid imbalances (see also:

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Hyponatremia - PsychDB

Hyponatremia Primer Hyponatremia is an electrolyte disturbance of low serum sodium that can result in neuropsychiatric symptoms. In psychiatric patients, the cause of hyponatremia is most commonly secondary to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) from psychotropics medications including

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Moyamoya Disease - PsychDB

Moyamoya Disease Primer Moyamoya Disease (Japanese: “puff of smoke”)is a cerebrovascular disorder characterized by progressive unilateral or bilateral stenosis of the distal internal carotid arteries (often extending to the anterior and middle cerebral arteries). Up to a quarter of patients may present with heterogenous psychiatric symptoms that may be misdiagnosed as a behavioural (especially in children), mood, or psychotic disorder. The etiology of Moyamoya is unknown.

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