Causes of Psychosis

Underlying condition causes of Psychosis: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Psychosis) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Psychosis includes:

• Dementia
• Delirium
• Brain injury
• Brain infection
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Syphilis
• Alcoholism
• Marijuana - marijuana or cannabis use can trigger a psychotic episode (or uncover pre-existing schizophrenia).
• Korsakoff's syndrome - from chronic alcoholism
• Certain drugs and substances

Psychosis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Psychosis as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Psychosis. The list of conditions listing Psychosis as a complication in our database includes:

• Amphetamines
• Asperger syndrome
• Autism
• Bipolar disorder
• Marijuana

Psychosis as a symptom: Conditions listing Psychosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Psychosis. The list of conditions listing Psychosis as a symptom in our database includes:

• Bipolar disorder
• Marijuana
• Psychotic disorders
• Wilson's Disease

Causes of Psychosis: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Psychosis:

• Recently discovered gene defect may be the cause of some types of depression

Related information for causes of Psychosis: Further relevant information on causes of Psychosis may be found in the risk factors for Psychosis and underlying causes of Psychosis.
Last revision: June 12, 2003

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