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Euphoria is a condition in which a person experiences intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, ecstasy, excitement and/or joy.
Euphoria can occur naturally as a normal or non-pathological condition during such situations as sexual organism, athletic victory or other competitive victory, or as a result of meditation or a spiritual experience. This type of euphoria occurs briefly.
Euphoria, especially longer or regular periods of euphoria, can also be a symptom of a variety of diseases, disorders and conditions. These include drug use, alcohol use, bipolar disorder, cyclothymic personality, head injury and hyperthyroidism.
Depending on the cause, euphoria can be short-term and disappear relatively quickly, such as when it occurs due to sexual orgasm.
Euphoria can also can be chronic and ongoing over a longer period of time, such as when it is due to untreated mental health disorders, such as bipolar disorder and cyclothymic personality. Euphoria can also be due to some medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, hypoxia and altitude sickness. For more details about causes, see causes of euphoria.
There are many symptoms that can occur with euphoria. Symptoms vary depending on the disease, disorder or condition that is at the root of the euphoria. Common coexisting symptoms include hallucinations, anxiety, memory problems, forgetfulness, restlessness, extreme mood swings, paranoia, confusion and disorientation.
Diagnosing euphoria and its root cause begins with taking a thorough personal and family medical history, including symptoms, and completing a physical examination, including a neurological examination.
Depending on the suspected cause, tests can include blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests, such as CT scan and MRI of the brain.
Drug screening and alcohol tests on blood and urine are performed if euphoria is suspected to be due to alcohol use or drug use. Thyroid tests n blood, such as T3, T4 and TSH, are performed if the cause of euphoria is suspected to be due to hyperthyroidism.
A noninvasive test called a pulse oximetry is performed if hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in the body) is a suspected cause of euphoria. This involves clipping a painless device to the fingertip, which measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. An arterial blood gas test may also be performed to measure multiple parameters of effective respiration and oxygenation.
A mini-mental state examination (MMSE) can be used to assess mental and cognitive function if Alzheimer's disease is the suspected cause of euphoria. In the MMSE, a health professional asks a patient a series of questions designed to test a range of everyday cognitive skills.
In addition to a primary care provider, making a diagnosis of the root cause of euphoria may involve evaluations by multiple specialists, such as a neurologist, psychiatrist and/or psychologist. This is especially important is the suspected cause is a mental health disorder or drug use or alcohol use.
A diagnosis of euphoria and its cause can easily be delayed or missed for a variety of reasons. For information on misdiagnosis, refer to misdiagnosis of euphoria.
Treatment of euphoria due to disorders or diseases involves diagnosing and treating the underlying cause. Some conditions can be easily and successfully treated and cured, while others may require more intensive treatment and may not have an optimal prognosis. For more information on treatment, refer to treatment of euphoria.
Head injury, head trauma and petit mal seizures that cause euphoria often need to be evaluated and treated by a neurologist and/or neurosurgeon....more »
Euphoria: Euphoria is the feeling of extreme happiness. This is not an everyday feeling, and one of the most common causes of euphoric symptoms is drug intoxication or drug abuse. A related symptom is mania, which is characterized by euphoric...more »
Diagnosing euphoria and its cause may be delayed or missed because some people who have disorders, such as drug use, alcohol use, bipolar disorder or cyclothymic personality, may deny or be unaware that they have a problem. They also may feel shame, guilt or embarrassment and not seek medical care.
Although a brief period of euphoria can be normal, ...more misdiagnosis »
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Euphoria.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Euphoria, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Treatment plans for euphoria are individualized depending on the cause, the presence of coexisting diseases, the age and medical history of the patient, and other factors. Treatment generally involves a multifaceted plan that addresses the underlying or associated cause and helps to moderate behavior so a person can function effectively and lead as active and normal a life as ...Euphoria Treatments
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Euphoria. Some of these are listed below :
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Euphoria as a symptom.
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Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Euphoria may include these symptoms:
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Euphoria. 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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Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to speak. This was...read more »
Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions, such as a ...read more »
ADHD under-diagnosed in adults: Although the over-diagnoses of ADHD in children is a well-known controversy, the reverse side related to adults. Some adults can remain undiagnosed, and indeed the condition has usually...read more »
Bipolar disorder misdiagosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) often fails to be diagnosed correctly by primary care physicians. Many patients with...read more »
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...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 depression or symptoms of depression....read more »
Undiagnosed anxiety disorders related to depression: Patients with depression (see symptoms of depression) may also have undiagnosed anxiety disorders (see ...read more »
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Exaggerated feeling of physical and emotional well-being and optimism not consonant with apparent stimuli or events; usually of psychologic origin, but also seen in organic brain disease and toxic states.
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The list of organs typically affected by Euphoria may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Euphoria mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Euphoria. Of the 78 causes of Euphoria that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Euphoria' 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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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Euphoria, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
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Subtypes of Euphoria:
Laughter (10 causes), Excitement (26 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Euphoria:
Mania (102 causes), Emotional symptoms (2080 causes), Mood symptoms (763 causes), Psychiatric symptom (971 causes)
Symptoms related to Euphoria:
Mania (102 causes), Moodiness (133 causes), Depressive symptoms (629 causes), Impulsivity (39 causes), Emotion, Well being, Mood altering drugs, Drug abuse (36 causes), Amphetamine, Cocaine, Cannabis
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