Personality Change: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Personality Change

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Frontal Lobe Neoplasm

Location - Sphenoid Ridge Common Symptoms - Eye-bulging, decreased vision, paralysis of eye movement, seizures, memory difficulty, personality change, headache. [neurosurgery.ucla.edu]

Other symptoms include mood or personality changes, weakness, speech problems or blurred vision. [aans.org]

The most common symptoms are seizures, headaches, and personality changes. Other symptoms vary by location and size of the tumor. [abta.org]

Brain Neoplasm

Location - Sphenoid Ridge Common Symptoms - Eye-bulging, decreased vision, paralysis of eye movement, seizures, memory difficulty, personality change, headache. [uclahealth.org]

Here are some of the most common symptoms: Headaches Seizures Difficulty thinking and/or speaking Changes in personality Tingling on one side of the body Stiffness on one [braintumor.org]

Location - Parafalcine (arising the meningeal layer between the hemispheres of the brain) Common Symptoms - Seizures, lower extremity weakness, headache, personality changes [uclahealth.org]

Pick Disease of The Brain

Patients with Pick’s disease may have personality changes so severe that their loved ones do not recognize them as the people they formerly were. [alzheimers.net]

Behavior and personality changes are the most significant early symptoms in Pick’s disease. [healthline.com]

change, hyperorality, disinhibition, and roaming behavior. [neurology.org]

Post-Encephalitic Syndrome

2019 (effective 10/1/2018) : No change Code annotations containing back-references to F07.89 : Type 1 Excludes: F07.0, F07.81 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F07.0 Personality change [icd10data.com]

changes convulsions ( seizures ) problems with speech or hearing hallucinations memory loss drowsiness coma It's harder to spot some of these symptoms in infants. [kidshealth.org]

Complications resulting from encephalitis can include: loss of memory behavioral/ personality changes epilepsy fatigue physical weakness intellectual disability lack of muscle [healthline.com]

Temporal Lobe Tumor

Location - Sphenoid Ridge Common Symptoms - Eye-bulging, decreased vision, paralysis of eye movement, seizures, memory difficulty, personality change, headache. [neurosurgery.ucla.edu]

The most important thing to remember is that if there are significant changes in a person’s performance and personality, it’s always safe to get checked out. [veritalife.com]

The most common symptoms are seizures, headaches, and personality changes. Other symptoms vary by location and size of the tumor. [abta.org]

Susac Syndrome

A 43-yr-old man presented with headaches, forgetfulness, and personality changes. Based on imaging, there was concern for acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Encephalopathy is characterized by memory loss, confusion, disorientation, behavioral disturbances, personality changes and psychosis. [orpha.net]

Often sufferers experience a personality change and develop bizarre and paranoid behavior. [aarda.org]

Astrocytoma of the Brain

Other symptoms, such as drowsiness, lethargy, obtuseness, personality changes, disordered conduct and impaired mental faculties show up early in about one out of every four [cedars-sinai.edu]

Learn more Symptoms General symptoms include: Headaches Weakness on one side of the body Problems with balance Seizures Behavior, memory and personality changes Astrocytoma [uwhealth.org]

Other symptoms include mood or personality changes, weakness, speech problems or blurred vision. [aans.org]

Huntington Disease

Personality changes changes in behavior or interactions with other people that so no not fall into another diagnostic category. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

The symptoms are choreiform, involuntary movements, personality changes and dementia. [genome.jp]

changes. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Toxic Encephalopathy

Depending on the type and severity of encephalopathy, common neurological symptoms are progressive loss of memory and cognitive ability, subtle personality changes, inability [web.archive.org]

Multi-Infarct Dementia

A variety of patterns of behavioral changes may be observed in MID, depression, psychosis, and personality change are common. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Personality and mood changes often accompany the mental deterioration. Confusion also tends to be worse at night. [irishhealth.com]

It also tends to begin abruptly and the person can often experience many physical symptoms and exhibit florid emotional changes. [irishhealth.com]

Meningovascular Syphilis

changes to dementia. [histopathology-india.net]

changes. [karger.com]

If it develops, general paresis may lead to several health problems, including: paranoia mood swings emotional troubles personality changes weakened muscles a loss of the [healthline.com]

West African Trypanosomiasis

The illness progresses after a few weeks to weight loss, as well as personality changes, slurred speech, seizures, difficulty balancing and walking resulting from central [iamat.org]

Without diagnosis and treatment in the first phase, the disease progresses to the second stage where mental deterioration (i.e. personality changes, daytime sleepiness, progressive [infontd.org]

Then, patients may experience cognitive decline, confusion, memory impairment, motor deficits, and personality changes, among others. [symptoma.com]

Cerebral Arteriosclerosis

Personality changes in the elderly, such as apathy, weeping, transient befuddlement, or irritability, might indicate that cerebral arteriosclerosis is present in the brain [ninds.nih.gov]

Personality changes in the elderly, such as apathy, weeping, transient befuddlement, and irritability, might indicate that cerebral arteriosclerosis is present in the brain [sharecare.com]

Wilson Disease

People with Wilson disease may have tremors, difficulty speaking and swallowing, problems with coordination, personality changes, or hepatitis. [msdmanuals.com]

change, grossly inappropriate behavior and inexplicable deterioration of school or other work, neurosis, and psychosis. [medicinenet.com]

They include tremors, difficulty speaking and swallowing, drooling, incoordination, involuntary jerky movements (chorea), personality changes, and even psychosis (such as [msdmanuals.com]

Brain Abscess

Classically, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, seizures, personality changes, papilledema, and focal neurologic deficits develop over days to weeks; however, in some patients [merckmanuals.com]

Headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, seizures, personality changes, papilledema, and focal neurologic deficits develop over days to weeks; fever may be absent at presentation [merckmanuals.com]

Limbic Encephalitis

CASE PRESENTATION: A 61-year-old Japanese man with a history of smoking cigarettes presented with seizure, confusion and personality change in acute onset. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this case, the patient presented with personality change, cognitive impairment, complex partial seizures, ataxia, dyspraxia, and dysphasia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 68-year-old woman was admitted with progressive memory impairment and personality change. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Substance Abuse

changes Physical weakening Which addictions are the most common? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

changes A desire to be alone Unusual behavior Legal problems Dilated pupil Sweating Drowsiness Hyperactivity Financial problems These signs of substance abuse may be a tip [valiantrecovery.com]

The treatment plan may need to be altered as the needs of the person change. [medbroadcast.com]

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Personality changes How is glioblastoma multiforme diagnosed? [igeaneuro.com]

General symptoms for metastatic brain tumors include: Headaches Weakness on one side of the body Problems with balance Seizures Behavior, memory and personality changes Glioblastoma [uwhealth.org]

High pressure in the brain may cause a person to slip into a coma. [igeaneuro.com]

Organic Brain Syndrome

For example, some people who experience traumatic brain injuries undergo personality changes in addition to experiencing neurological symptoms like difficulty walking or speaking [wisegeek.com]

Personality changes are typical. Reasoning, memory, speech, and judgment may also be affected. [emedicinehealth.com]

[…] in behavior and personality Results from a dysfunction or degeneration of the brain Nerves in the cerebral cortex progressively weaken or shrink Defects in memory, orientation [quizlet.com]

Porphyria

Some patients have personality changes and seizures at the outset. With time the illness can involve weakness in many different muscles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms include pain in the chest, abdomen, limbs, or back; muscle numbness, tingling, paralysis, or cramping; vomiting; constipation; and personality changes or mental disorders [medlineplus.gov]

changes or mental disorders. [seattlecca.org]

Brain Contusion

Left untreated, a brain contusion can also lead to personality changes. [consumerdangers.com]

Other signs of mild trauma may include impaired sensory perception, temporary confusion or amnesia, and personality changes. [wisegeek.com]

Patients with serious closed head injuries may suffer from: Seizures Nerve damage Cognitive disabilities Communication difficulties Personality changes Changes in sensory [allabouttbi.com]

Subdural Hematoma

changes Inability to speak or slurred speech Ataxia, or difficulty walking Altered breathing patterns Blurred Vision Deviated gaze, or abnormal movement of the eyes. [neurolaw.com]

changes, paresis or paralysis of extremities, pupilary signs, eventual brain stem compression possible causes of subarachnoid hemorrage is an arterial bleed between the arachnoid [quizlet.com]

Symptoms of a subdural haematoma can include: a headache that keeps getting worse feeling and being sick confusion personality changes, such as being unusually aggressive [nhs.uk]

Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

It is an immune-mediated syndrome which presents with a variety of neurological symptoms including headache, fever, personality change and seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This syndrome has been predominantly described in young females with a constellation of symptoms, including personality changes, autonomic dysfunction and neurologic decompensation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Of 32 patients < or =18 years old, 87.5% presented with behavioral or personality change, sometimes associated with seizures and frequent sleep dysfunction; 9.5% with dyskinesias [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pernicious Anemia

changes (megaloblastic madness) Pernicious Anemia Prevention There is no way to prevent pernicious anemia, except in the rare cases caused by a dietary B12 deficiency, which [healthcommunities.com]

Older patients may present with symptoms suggesting senile dementia or Alzheimer disease; memory loss, irritability, and personality changes are commonplace. [web.archive.org]

[…] skin Loss of appetite leading to weight loss Nausea and diarrhea Neurologic symptoms: numbness and tingling in the extremities, poor coordination, and loss of fine touch Personality [healthcommunities.com]

African Trypanosomiasis

The illness progresses after a few weeks to weight loss, as well as personality changes, slurred speech, seizures, difficulty balancing and walking resulting from central [iamat.org]

A 33 year old male African patient, a former resident of Cameroon, presented with a 4-month history of progressive personality changes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CNS involvement causes persistent headache, inability to concentrate, personality changes (eg, progressive lassitude and indifference), daytime somnolence, tremor, ataxia, [merckmanuals.com]

Alzheimer Disease

Importance: Changes in behavior and personality are 1 criterion for the diagnosis of dementia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Personality Changes — Personalities tend to change with age, but a person with Alzheimer's disease may have a severe personality change, becoming extremely confused, suspicious [ucsfhealth.org]

changes Alzheimer's disease is often diagnosed at this stage. [web.archive.org]

Depression

It is imperative to observe the changes in personality, changes in sleeping and eating habits, gaining or losing weight in a short time, isolation, and change of behavior [about-addiction.com]

Her personality changed — my sweet, kind child became angry, self-loathing, and withdrawn. [neurocorecenters.com]

Different types of psychotherapy include cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps a person change negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier ones, as well [livescience.com]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

change, depression), Cardiovascular problems (e.g., myocardial infarction and stroke). [kidsnewtocanada.ca]

changes. [www2.gov.bc.ca]

changes Hematologic signs and symptoms: Anemia Macrocytosis (enlarged red-blood cells) Generalized weakness Fatigue Shortness of breath Pallor Signs & symptoms in infants [b12awareness.org]

Auto-Brewery Syndrome

One week after the treatment, he reported to the doctor’s office citing uncharacteristic personality changes such as depression, ‘brain fog’, aggressive behavior, and memory [zmescience.com]

He’d always been healthy and active, but began to experience “very uncharacteristic” personality changes, along with episodes of depression. [today.com]

He reported that in 2011 after the completion of his antibiotic therapy for a thumb injury, he started experiencing “very uncharacteristic” personality changes, along with [speciality.medicaldialogues.in]