Acute Psychosis in an 18 Year Old Patient with Heart Failure and Suspected Renal Disease: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Psychiatric disorders frequently coexist with medical illnesses. Most literature report on the occurrence of medical illnesses among patients with pre-existing psychiatric disorders. In this article we report the development of psychosis in a teenager who was being managed for multiple medical conditions (heart failure, suspected renal disease and scrotal sepsis). Illness factors and medication side effects are possible etiological factors for this. This case further emphasizes the need for adequate consultation liaison services in the management of persons with multiple medical morbidities.
Authors and Affiliations
Chikezie Uzoechi Eze, T E. Ambakaderemo, Ebuenyi Ikenna Desmond
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- DOI 10.9734/INDJ/2015/15570
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