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Drug abuse: Drug use as a symptom of other conditions. See detailed information below for a list of 36 causes of Drug abuse, Symptom Checker, Assessment Questionnaire, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Drug abuse.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 36 causes of Drug abuse
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Home medical tests possibly related to Drug abuse:
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Drug abuse, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Drug abuse may include:
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Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Drug abuse or relevant symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Drug abuse. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Drug abuse
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Drug abuse may include these symptoms:
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Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Drug abuse:
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Drug abuse. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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Eating disorders under-diagnosed in men: The typical patient with an eating disorder is female. The result is that men with eating disorders often fail to be diagnosed or have a delayed diagnosis. See ...read more »
Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be undiagnosed in teenagers. The "normal" moodiness of teenagers can cause severe medical depression to be overlooked. See misdiagnosis of...read more »
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Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
The use of a drug for a reason other than which it was intended or in a manner or in quantities other than directed.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Excessive use of drugs
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Excessive use of drugs or chemicals with associated psychological symptoms and impairment in social or occupational functioning.
- (Source - CRISP)
The list below shows some of the causes of Drug abuse mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 36 causes of Drug abuse
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Drug abuse. Of the 36 causes of Drug abuse that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 36 causes of Drug abuse
The following list of conditions have 'Drug abuse' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Drug abuse or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Drug abuse based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Drug abuse, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Subtypes of Drug abuse:
Alcohol abuse (13 causes), Laxative abuse (4 causes), Alcohol use (19 causes), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (4 causes), Alcohol intoxication (11 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Drug abuse:
Addiction symptoms (42 causes), Behavioral symptoms (4608 causes), Mental problems (3121 causes), Personality symptoms (4029 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes), Psychiatric symptoms (971 causes), Cognitive impairment (3664 causes)
Symptoms related to Drug abuse:
Addiction symptoms (42 causes), Alcohol abuse (13 causes), Gambling, Schizophrenia, Psychological disorders, Depression (629 causes)
Doctor-patient articles related to symptoms and diagnosis:
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