Possible Causes for inappropriate laughter Schizophrenia laughter or crying Oversleeping or insomnia; forgetful, unable to concentrate Odd or irrational statements; strange use of words or way of speaking While these warning signs [helpguide.org] […] social withdrawal Hostility or suspiciousness, extreme reaction to criticism Deterioration of personal hygiene Flat, expressionless gaze Inability to cry or express joy or inappropriate [helpguide.org] Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Versive seizure characterized by conjugate eye movement during epileptic seizure has been considered commonly as one of the most valuable semiological signs for epilepsy localization, especially for frontal lobe epilepsy. However, the lateralizing and localizing significance of ictaleye deviation has been questioned by[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Angelman Syndrome Angelman syndrome is characterized by mental retardation, seizures, ataxia, inappropriate laughter, lack of speech, a particular facial appearance, and generally a chromosome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] laughter and happy disposition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Given the patient's relatively mild developmental impairment, without clinical evidence of seizures, gait disturbance or inappropriate laughter, the diagnosis of AS was not [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Disorganized Schizophrenia Inappropriate facial responses may be common, and behavior is sometimes described as "silly", such as inappropriate laughter. [en.wikipedia.org] There might be inappropriate laughter or silliness that is not really related to the content of speech. [nethealthbook.com] Inappropriate facial responses may be common, and behavior is sometimes described as 'silly', such as inappropriate laughter. [ipfs.io] Pick Disease of The Brain Pick's disease is a specific pathology that is one of the causes of frontotemporal lobar degeneration. It is also known as Pick disease and PiD (not to be confused with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or Parkinson's disease (PD)). A defining characteristic of the disease is build-up of tau proteins in neurons,[…] [en.wikipedia.org] Frontotemporal Dementia Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a heterogeneous disorder with distinct clinical phenotypes associated with multiple neuropathologic entities. Presently, the term FTD encompasses clinical disorders that include changes in behavior, language, executive control, and often motor symptoms. The core FTD spectrum disorders[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Poisoning Tara Jayne Hamilton MD Brooke G Judd MD Noreen M Leahy MS RN Bryan J Marsh MD Louise P Meyer MS ARNP AOCN Patrice K Nicholas DNSc MPH APRNBC Timothy J Phillips MD Francisco P Quismorio Jr MD MACP FACP Naomi Schlesinger MD Cathy J Sizer MS RN CPNP Susan R Tussey CRNP MSN CDR NC USN Christine Wilson PhD ARNP[…] [books.google.com] Temporal Lobe Disorder John Libbey Eurotext, 2005 - 289 Seiten Much has been written about the cognitive function of children with epilepsy but despite there being extensive study of the neuropsychological status of adults with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy, it has been more limited in children. Although cognitive development in[…] [books.google.de] Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Primary amebic meningoencephalitis is a rare, almost uniformly fatal disease of cerebral invasion by Naegleria fowleri, occurring most commonly after swimming in warm fresh water in summer months. Treatment using the experimental medication miltefosine demonstrated improved survival and favorable neurocognitive[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Alcohol Intoxication laughter 200 mg/dL: Very slurred speech, staggering gait, double vision, lethargic but able to be aroused by voice, difficulty sitting upright in a chair, memory loss 300 [emedicinehealth.com] 100 mg/dL: Slight slurring of speech, loss of control of fine motor movements (such as writing), confusion when faced with tasks requiring thinking, emotionally unstable, inappropriate [emedicinehealth.com] Substance Abuse laughter followed by sleepiness; loss of interest, motivation; weight gain or loss. [helpguide.org] […] of motivation; appears lethargic or “spaced out” Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid Warning signs of commonly abused drugs Marijuana: Glassy, red eyes; loud talking, inappropriate [helpguide.org] Oral Candidiasis The child acts less silly and shows less inappropriate laughter, just to name a few. Does Yeast Ever Stop Being a Problem? [tacanow.org] Behavioral signs Headaches Inappropriate laughter Sleep disturbances Unexplained intermittent crying episodes Belly aches Constipation Bed wetting Gas pains Fatigue Depression [tacanow.org] Anecdotal reports claim that the frequency of inappropriate noises, teeth grinding, biting, hitting, hyperactivity, and aggressive behavior decreases. [tacanow.org] Classic Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Syndrome Ups and downs, “roller coaster” emotions In PSP emotional lability, or pseudobulbar affect, may occur and is characterized by sudden or inappropriate laughter or inconsolable [movementdisorders.ufhealth.org] Delirium Disorganized schizophrenia was characterized by inappropriate emotional responses, delusions or hallucinations, uncontrolled or inappropriate laughter, and incoherent thought [britannica.com] Stroke Pathological laughter is defined as uncontrollable and inappropriate laughter unrelated to an emotion or a mood. This symptom can reveal a stroke. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Graves Disease One month later, the patient presented with dizziness and behavioral symptoms, such as inappropriate laughter and anger. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Schizoaffective Disorder laughter or crying Coma-like daze or hyperactivity Physical Symptoms The typical physical symptoms of schizoaffective disorder can include: Increase or decrease in energy [therecoveryvillage.com] […] thoughts Behavioral Symptoms Some common behavioral symptoms of schizoaffective disorder include: Trouble falling asleep Extreme reactions to criticism Self-harm behaviors Inappropriate [therecoveryvillage.com] Familial Infantile Myoclonic Epilepsy In some cases, they also cause aimless movements, such as lip smacking or picking at clothes, the repetition of words or phrases, or inappropriate laughter. [massgeneral.org] Uncinate Seizure AUTOMATISMS - occur in the form of Lipsmacking Chewing Swallowing Fumbling of hands Shuffling of feet Inappropriate acts. 35. OTHER AUTOMATISMS. [slideshare.net] Gelastic epilepsy — laughter may be the most striking feature of an automatism. Volvular epilepsy—patient may walk repititively in small circles. [slideshare.net] Drug Dependence laughter followed by sleepiness; loss of interest, motivation; weight gain or loss. [helpguide.org] […] of motivation; appears lethargic or “spaced out” Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid Warning signs of commonly abused drugs Marijuana: Glassy, red eyes; loud talking, inappropriate [helpguide.org] Distal Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 4 Patients experience inappropriate laughter or crying that is not concordant with their mood and can be distressing. [clinicalgate.com] Late in the disorder, a pseudobulbar affect occurs, with inappropriate, involuntary, and uncontrollable excesses of laughter or crying. [msdmanuals.com] Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 8 Patients have microbrachycephaly, severe to moderate mental retardation, absence of speech, inappropriate paroxysmal laughter, epilepsy, ataxic gait, tremor, and jerky movements [clinicalgate.com] Conversion Disorder Her affect is diverse, often shifting between tearfulness and inappropriate laughter. Based on interviews with Ms. [mdedge.com] Benign Adult Familial Myoclonic Epilepsy Patients have microbrachycephaly, severe to moderate mental retardation, absence of speech, inappropriate paroxysmal laughter, epilepsy, ataxic gait, tremor, and jerky movements [clinicalgate.com] Susac Syndrome Her mood was labile with inappropriate laughter. She was ataxic and had mild right arm weakness. Routine laboratory findings were normal. [ajnr.org] Versive Seizure AUTOMATISMS - occur in the form of Lipsmacking Chewing Swallowing Fumbling of hands Shuffling of feet Inappropriate acts. 35. OTHER AUTOMATISMS. [slideshare.net] Gelastic epilepsy — laughter may be the most striking feature of an automatism. Volvular epilepsy—patient may walk repititively in small circles. [slideshare.net] Benzodiazepine Withdrawal laughter - Waves, sparks and flashes of light - Body feels like jelly - Sweating - Inability to comprehend the simplest of things - Obsessive behaviour - Suicidal feelings [benzo.org.uk] Paranoia - Overbreathing - Arms and legs feel detached from the body - Grinding teeth - Intense jaw pain - Jaws clamped together - Total loss of confidence - Hysterical and inappropriate [benzo.org.uk] Meningioma Pathologic laughter is inappropriate, involuntary, and unmotivated laughter episodes that may or may not be associated with mirth or amusement. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A 26-year-old woman presented with recurrent episodes of inappropriate and involuntary laughter, which significantly affected her quality of life, for 2 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vascular Dementia Those with the disease may also display inappropriate emotions to a situation: they may break into laughter or suddenly start crying without being provoked. [livestrong.com] Breast Hamartoma laughter resulting from seizure activity. [cnjournal.biomedcentral.com] Clinical presentation Gelastic seizures GS Gelastic seizures are usually present in childhood, even in the newborn period, and are manifested by frequent attacks of inappropriate [cnjournal.biomedcentral.com]
