Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Symptoms & Signs (Episodic Dyscontrol Syndrome)

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Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Alternate Names : Episodic Dyscontrol Syndrome

Intermittent Explosive Disorder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

A person who has intermittent explosive disorder:

destroys property

has repeated acts of sudden verbal or physical aggression

is unable to stop or control the impulsive, aggressive actions

A person who has this disorder is not violent or aggressive most of the time. The outbreaks of severe rage and anger are usually isolated. The amount of aggression is out of proportion with the incident that triggered the outburst.

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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/01/01

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