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(F98.6) Cluttering
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444 315 in individuals diagnosis cluttering confirmed
Diagnosis cluttering is diagnosed Men are 6.84% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis cluttering
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis cluttering
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cluttering - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-34, 40-49
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 35-39, 50-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 40-44, 55-69, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-39, 45-54, 70-74
Disease Features cluttering
Absence or low individual and public risk
Cluttering - what does this mean
Cluttering is a speech disorder characterized by rapid, irregular speech that is difficult to understand. it is caused by a combination of factors, including poor speech rate control, poor phrasing, and inappropriate pauses and hesitations. people with cluttering often speak in a disorganized way, with a lack of pauses between words and phrases, and may also show difficulty in organizing their thoughts.
What happens during the disease - cluttering
Cluttering is a speech disorder characterized by disorganized speech, rapid rate of speech, and poor articulation of words. it is caused by a combination of cognitive, physiological, and environmental factors. cognitively, cluttering is caused by a difficulty in processing language and organizing thoughts, which leads to rapid and disorganized speech. physiologically, cluttering is caused by a difficulty in coordinating the muscles and organs involved in speaking, resulting in poor articulation of words. environmentally, cluttering is caused by a lack of exposure to proper speech patterns, leading to the development of disorganized and rapid speech.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Conduct a physical examination to rule out any other medical conditions.
- Review the patient's medical history.
- Conduct a psychological evaluation.
- Interview the patient's family and friends to obtain a better understanding of the patient's behavior.
- Administer psychological tests such as the Minnesota Cluttering Test.
- Administer speech and language tests to assess the patient's speech fluency.
- Administer cognitive tests to assess the patient's cognitive abilities.
- Administer a diagnostic interview.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of cluttering.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Speech therapy
- Counselling
- Educational support
- Medication
- Relaxation techniques
- Breathing exercises
- Self-monitoring
- Self-reflection
- Positive reinforcement
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Cluttering - Prevention
The best way to prevent cluttering is to practice good hygiene and regularly clean and disinfect surfaces, avoid close contact with people who are sick, and practice social distancing when possible. additionally, it is important to avoid touching your face, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. lastly, it is important to get vaccinated against cluttering when available.