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(F06.5) Organic dissociative disorder
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5 967 611 in individuals diagnosis organic dissociative disorder confirmed
30 426 deaths with diagnosis organic dissociative disorder
1% mortality rate associated with the disease organic dissociative disorder
Diagnosis organic dissociative disorder is diagnosed Women are 4.73% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis organic dissociative disorder
12 611 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis organic dissociative disorder
17 815 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease organic dissociative disorder - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features organic dissociative disorder
Absence or low individual and public risk
Organic dissociative disorder - what does this mean
Organic dissociative disorder is a rare condition that occurs when a person experiences persistent and recurrent dissociation due to organic causes, such as a head injury, stroke, or other neurological disorder. it is characterized by a disruption in consciousness, memory, identity, and/or perception that cannot be explained by a mental disorder or substance use. symptoms can include amnesia, depersonalization, and derealization.
What happens during the disease - organic dissociative disorder
Organic dissociative disorder is a mental disorder that is caused by a disruption in the brain's normal functioning. it is thought to be caused by a variety of physical conditions, such as head trauma, stroke, brain tumors, epilepsy, or encephalitis, that can result in changes to the brain's chemistry, structure, or function. these changes can lead to a disruption in the brain's ability to process information, resulting in a wide range of symptoms such as dissociation, depersonalization, amnesia, and identity confusion.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical and mental health assessment
- Laboratory tests, including complete blood count, thyroid function test, and other tests as indicated
- Psychological evaluation
- Neurological evaluation
- Imaging tests, such as MRI or CT scan
- Family history and social history
- Substance abuse screening
- Interview with family members or close friends
- Observation of behavior
- Psychometric tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the symptoms of organic dissociative disorder and improve coping skills.
- Psychotherapy
- Medication Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relaxation Techniques
- Stress Management
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Exercise
- Nutrition and Diet counseling
- Sleep Hygiene
- Coping Skills Training
66 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Organic dissociative disorder - Prevention
Organic dissociative disorder can be prevented through early diagnosis and treatment of underlying medical conditions, such as head trauma, stroke, or infectious diseases, as well as through psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and relaxation techniques. additionally, education and awareness of the signs and symptoms of this disorder can help individuals recognize the signs and seek help sooner.