Symptom
Agitation
A psychomotor and emotional state of excessive restlessness, heightened arousal, and inner tension, often with irritability, purposeless or repetitive movements, and inability to relax.
Causes
Psychiatric disorders
Delirium
Substance intoxication
Withdrawal.
Also known as: Distress, Hysteria, Irritability, Restlessness
Referencing diagnoses
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- Cluster headache
- Croup
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- Epilepsy
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- Migraine
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- Retropharyngeal abscess
- Syphilis
Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.